Today the Turkish coast guard said all 78 personnel involved in a Russian navy ship’s collision with a freighter on Thursday have been rescued.

At least 15 Russian soldiers were initially reported missing after their warship collided with a freighter off Istanbul, in the Black Sea, according to Turkish media reports. Rescue boats and helicopters had been dispatched to the area. The freighter involved in the collision was reportedly carrying livestock. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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