Liberian-Flagged Tanker Catches Fire After Drone Boat Attack in Black Sea

The crew of a Liberian-flagged oil tanker was rescued after a drone boat attack sparked a fire on board off Russia’s Black Sea coast, the Russian Transport Ministry said Tuesday.

The ministry said the vessel caught fire following the attack. Its brief account did not specify the tanker’s name or the exact location of the incident.

No crew numbers or details of possible injuries were provided. The announcement also did not say whether the fire had been extinguished.

The ministry’s account did not identify who carried out the attack or provide details about the extent of damage to the tanker.