A fire broke out on a tanker near the coast of Sochi, Russia, according to local media reports. Eyewitnesses stated the vessel was near the port of Sochi, with thick smoke visible from the shore. One eyewitness told "Nastoyashcheye Vremya" that a smell was detected on the shore.

Reports suggest the burning vessel is an oil tanker, with flames engulfing the water surface around it. Online speculation points to potential attacks by uncrewed boats or drones as the cause. Russian authorities and Ukrainian military have not officially commented on the fire. Radio Liberty cannot independently verify these details.