A Liberia-flagged tanker, the Aframax Rio, carrying oil, was attacked by unmanned boats near the coast of the Black Sea, Russian state media cited the Ministry of Transport as saying. The crew of 23, all Indian citizens, were rescued, according to Russia's Ministry of Transport. There were no initial reports of casualties.

Radio Svoboda reported the incident, citing the Russian Ministry of Transport. The tanker was reportedly attacked by unmanned boats near the Black Sea coast, and its crew of 23 Indian citizens was rescued.