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Drones have attacked tankers in the Taganrog Bay for the fifth consecutive day.
Last night, a tanker entering the Azov-Black Sea maritime channel was damaged during a drone attack, reported the governor of the Rostov region, Yuri Slyusar.
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Caucasian Knot
· Jul 8, 2026
Two people were injured in a drone attack on the Rostov region.
Drones attacked tankers in the Taganrog Bay today, resulting in two people being injured.
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· Jun 26, 2026
As Iran strikes a ship, Gulf nations say peace deal must go beyond the strait and nuclear weapons
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· Jun 26, 2026
IN BRIEF: Civilian injured, damage reported as air defenses down 660 drones over Russia
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Related coverage for "Drones have attacked tankers in the Taganrog Bay for the fifth consecutive day.": Caucasian Knot — Two people were injured in a drone attack on the Rostov region.. Washington Examiner — As Iran strikes a ship, Gulf nations say peace deal must go beyond the strait and nuclear weapons. The Moscow Times — Moscow Airports Temporarily Suspend Flights Amid Ukrainian Air Attack. TASS — IN BRIEF: Civilian injured, damage reported as air defenses down 660 drones over Russia. Off The Press — US helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says. South Africa Today — Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Celebrates International Surfing Day as Top Contenders Emerge