Russia claims vessel damaged in attack by Ukrainian drones

Russia's Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar has reported that a vessel was damaged in Rostov on the night of 17-18 December, allegedly due to a drone attack.

Source: Slyusar on Telegram; Russian Telegram channels and media outlets, citing Rostov-on-Don Mayor Alexander Skryabin

Quote from Slyusar: "A vessel has been damaged in Rostov port. Early reports indicate casualties among the crew. Details are being confirmed. Four residents of Bataysk sought medical treatment."

Updated: Later, Skryabin said that firefighters were tackling a blaze on a tanker that had "been hit in a strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Casualties have been recorded."

Slyusar stated in the morning that two people had been killed in the attack on the vessel.

Quote from Slyusar: "A cargo vessel caught fire due to the attack on the port of Rostov. Two crew members from those on board were killed and three injured."

Updated: The Russian Defence Ministry claimed in the morning that 47 "Ukrainian drones" had been downed overnight in Russian oblasts.

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