A fire that broke out on two Tanzanian-flagged commercial ships during a fuel transfer near the Kerch Strait left at least 14 people dead, RFE/RL reported Jan. 22. Ukrainian authorities allege the vessels were involved in illegal fuel smuggling to Syria.

Ukraine: Deadly Ship Fire Near Kerch Strait Result of Fuel Smuggling, Kiev Alleges

A fire that has broken out on two Tanzanian-flagged commercial ships during a fuel transfer near the Kerch Strait killed at least 14 people, RFE/RL reported Jan. 22. According to Ukrainian authorities, the vessels were involved in illegal fuel smuggling to Syria.

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Ukraine: Deadly Ship Fire Near Kerch Strait Result of Fuel Smuggling, Kiev Alleges

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