Blaze Erupts at Russian Port Following Ukrainian Attack

A fire broke out in the Russian port of Kavkaz after a Ukrainian attack on a fuel-laden ferry. Authorities are assessing the blaze and any casualties. Local teams, including a special fire-dousing train, are battling the fire with over 100 personnel involved.

A devastating fire erupted at the Russian port of Kavkaz in the southern Krasnodar region following a Ukrainian assault on a ferry packed with fuel tanks, according to local authorities.

The extent of the blaze and any casualties are being evaluated, with no immediate comment from Ukraine. A special firefighting train has been dispatched, involving more than 100 personnel engaged in containing the fire.

Fyodor Babenkov, head of the Temryuk district, reported via Telegram that the ferry housed 30 fuel tanks. Various Russian media have circulated images and videos showing intense flames and massive plumes of black smoke, though Reuters has not independently verified the footage.

The port of Kavkaz is a significant maritime hub on the Black Sea, facilitating both export shipments and fuel supply to Crimea.

(With inputs from agencies.)