Attack on Vela Nova: Fire and rescue operations in the Gulf of Oman

Burning ship Vela Nova under attack in the Gulf of Oman, fireboats extinguishing flames against a backdrop of mountains

The image captures the burning ship Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman, engulfed in fierce flames and thick black smoke. Fireboats are attempting to extinguish the fire, directing powerful streams of water onto the burning deck. In the background, mountains emphasize the scale of the incident.

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