At least 11 killed after two ships catch fire in Kerch Strait

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Preliminary reports said the 31 are citizens of India and Turkey.
Maritime traffic in the Kerch Strait was not affected by the incident and ship movement in the area is proceeding normally, according to local officials.  

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