Tanker on Fire Following Suspected Attack, Black Sea.
Issued: 1 day, 11 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-06 15:00:00 | CWD Notification 004- (Oct 26) | Europe | OSINT | Military | OPEN SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker has caught fire whilst in the Black Sea off the coast of Sirius, Russia (exact time and position not specified). Russian authorities have stated that the vessel came under attack from an unmanned surface vessel. Bystander footage shows a substantial fire centred on the cargo tanks, with burning oil spreading aft along the starboard side and pooling on the water behind the vessel, accompanied by a large column of smoke. The Russian Transport Ministry has stated that firefighters have sufficient resources to tackle the blaze once it reduces in intensity. All twenty-three crew members of Indian noationality have been reported as rescued by emergency response crews. No party has publicly claimed responsibility for the incident, and authorities continue to investigate. | |||||