Ferry Sinks in Kavkaz After Ukraine Attack, Rescue Operations Underway

A ferry carrying 30 fuel tanks sank in the Russian port of Kavkaz in southern Krasnodar region after an attack by Ukraine. The district head of the town of Temryuk confirmed the significant damage caused by the attack, leading to a fire on the ferry. Seventeen crew members were rescued, but the whereabouts of two others remain unknown. The Russian state news agency reported that all port employees were evacuated, and a special train was sent to tackle the fire with over 100 people involved in the operation.

Images and videos shared by Russian media outlets show the blaze and plumes of black smoke rising from the ship. The fire did not spread to the port premises, and a local task force is working to contain the situation. The port of Kavkaz, a major outlet on the Black Sea, handles ships for exports and fuel supplies to Crimea. Ukraine has not yet commented on the incident, and the rescue operation is ongoing to locate the missing crew members.

The incident at the port of Kavkaz has caused significant damage and poses a threat to the surrounding area. The attack on the ferry has resulted in a fire that is being actively tackled by emergency response teams. With the whereabouts of two crew members unknown, the rescue operation is a top priority. The port’s importance as a key outlet on the Black Sea for exports and fuel supplies to Crimea adds to the urgency of containing the situation and preventing further damage.

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