Attacked Russian tanker begins to sink in Rostov-on-Don

The vessel is taking on water, the stern is submerged almost to the superstructure; no full-fledged rescue operations have been recorded.

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An emergency tanker in the port of Rostov-on-Don
Attacked tanker in Rostov-on-Don after damage

Russian tanker attacked in Rostov-on-Don begins to sink - rosmedia

The Russian tanker attacked the day before in the port of Rostov-on-Don began to sink, Russian media reported. According to them, after the attack, the vessel actively gaining water and significantly settled, and his the stern sank almost to the level of the superstructure.

Vessel condition

It is noted that the tanker only fenced off with protective coupons to localise possible water pollution. At the same time signs of a full-fledged rescue operation has not yet been recorded on site.

Human losses

As a reminder, as a result of the attack two crew members were killed, more three were injured. Information on their condition is being updated.

Context.

The incident took place against the backdrop of regular attacks on Russian military and logistics infrastructure, including facilities related to fuel supply and shipping in the southern regions of russia.

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