In Taganrog, in the Rostov Region, a large-scale fire broke out following a drone attack, and the evacuation of residents began. The authorities have declared a state of emergency.
- A fire broke out in Taganrog following a drone attack.
- The authorities have declared a state of emergency.
- The evacuation of residents from the danger zone has begun.
- The governor confirmed that an attack had taken place and that a fire had broken out.
- There are reports of an attack on a substation in Shakhtarsk.
Drone attack in Taganrog
In Taganrog, in the Rostov Region, a large-scale fire broke out at the seaport following a drone attack. The authorities have declared a state of emergency and have begun evacuating residents from the surrounding areas. The Governor of the Rostov Region Yuriy Slyusar confirmed that an attack had taken place and that a fire had broken out within the port infrastructure.
Evacuation from the danger zone
Following the attack, the authorities decided to evacuate residents from the surrounding neighbourhoods. No official information has yet been released regarding the number of people evacuated or any possible casualties. Emergency services are on the scene, attempting to contain the fire and minimise the impact of the attack.
Strike on the substation in Shakhtarsk
At the same time as the events in the Rostov Region, reports emerged of an attack on an electrical substation in Shakhtarsk, in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk Region. There is currently no official confirmation regarding the extent of the damage to this power facility.
Impact on the region
Seaport Taganrog is an important logistics hub in southern Russia, used for the transhipment of goods. Should significant damage be confirmed, this could affect the operation of the port and adjacent facilities. Information regarding the consequences of the attack and the strike on the substation in Shakhtarsk is currently based on preliminary reports and requires official confirmation.
