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Russian media: Russian oil tanker exploded in the Sea of Azov
[Global News] The Russian Satellite News Agency just reported that a Russian oil tanker caught fire in the Sea of Azov and then exploded.
So far, 10 crew members have been rescued.
Satellite news agency quoted the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations as saying that "due to a fire on an oil tanker in the Sea of Azov, two explosions occurred in the cabin carrying petroleum products."
According to reports, the tanker has 13 crew members.
At the time of the incident, the tanker was sailing from the Caucasus port to Rostov-on-Don.
At present, three rescue ships have been sent to the scene, and rescue operations will be launched on the other three missing crew members.
According to reports, according to the data provided by the local authorities, it is preliminarily determined that the oil vapor on the tanker caused the explosion.
It is not ruled out that the ship may sink.