Russian authorities confirmed Saturday that one person was killed following a drone strike on four ships in Taganrog Bay, part of the Sea of Azov.
Yuri Slyusar, governor of the southern Rostov region, shared the news on Telegram, writing: “A seaman on a technical support vessel has lost his life. I offer my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. No one else was injured.”
Slyusar noted that the vessels suffered damage to varying degrees, but assured that “there is no risk of a methanol spill or leak” from the tanker involved in the attack.
Among the ships struck was a tanker transporting methanol. The governor also reported that more than 18 drones were shot down during the defense of the region against the aerial assault.
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported that air defense units destroyed a total of 178 Ukrainian drones across various regions throughout the night.
The attack follows a series of drone strikes on Friday, which triggered fires at two fuel storage facilities and at the Taganrog sea port.
