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Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze
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The Guardian World fire coverage reports: A naval drone has reportedly struck a Liberian-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Sochi, resulting in a significant fire and a thick smoke cloud over the area, according to Russia's transport ministry. The ministry noted that the crew of 23 Indian nationals aboard the tanker was successfully rescued.
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Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze
The Guardian World fire coverage reports: A naval drone has reportedly struck a Liberian-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Sochi, resulting in a significant fire and a thick smoke cloud over the area, according to Russia's transport ministry. The ministry noted that the crew of 23 Indian nationals aboard the tanker was successfully rescued.
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