Smoke on the Water – Drifting Shadow Tanker Hit by Ukrainian Drones Threatens Black Sea Spill
www.kyivpost.com
Russian officials say the situation is under control and there is no threat to the tourist industry or the environment.

A Ukrainian drone strike set the 107,000-ton Aframax Rio ablaze 30 km (15 nautical miles) off Sochi. Russian officials say no pollution occurred and reopened beaches, while reports indicate oil spilled and burned on the water.

Sea area: Black Sea · Region: Atlantic Ocean
Country: Russia
Category: Casualties & SAR, Conflict & attacks
Source: Kyiv Post · 8 Oct 2026