Ukrainian drone strike ignites tanker at Taganrog port in southern Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused fires at a tanker, fuel storage tank, and administrative building at the port of Taganrog in southern Russia. Yuri Slyusar, the governor of Rostov Oblast, has publicly confirmed the incident. The number of casualties from the strike is unknown.

A fire broke out in the southern Russian port city of Taganrog following a Ukrainian drone attack that struck a tanker, fuel storage tank, and administrative building. Rostov Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar announced the incident publicly, confirming that the attack hit the port area.

Taganrog sits on the Sea of Azov and is a strategically important cargo port in southern Russia. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure have become increasingly frequent during the war, with logistics and energy facilities being primary targets.

The extent of damage to the tanker, fuel storage tank, and administrative building remains unclear, nor is it yet known whether the strike caused any casualties. Russian officials have documented the attacks, but the release of detailed information has been limited.