Russia reports damage to two tankers in Taganrog Bay after drone attack

Rostov Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar has claimed that two tankers bound for Rostov-on-Don were damaged in a drone attack in Taganrog Bay.

Source: Slyusar on social media

Quote: "Rostov Oblast came under a large-scale aerial attack last night. Sadly, the attack has also taken a toll on the ground and some people have been injured. Two tankers bound for Rostov-on-Don were damaged in a UAV attack in Taganrog Bay."

Details: Slyusar said the crew of one of the vessels had had to be evacuated.

He claimed that the tankers were empty and that no oil spill had occurred, but said information about the consequences is still being confirmed.

Slyusar added that Russian air defences had supposedly destroyed around 70 UAVs while repelling the attack.

Background: Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck eight tankers belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov on the night of 6-7 July.

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