One Killed in Drone Strike on Vessels in Taganrog Bay, Russian Authorities Say

By Reuters July 11, 2026 Photo by STRINGER / AFP One person was killed as a result of a drone attack on four vessels, including a tanker carrying methanol, in Taganrog Bay of the Sea of Azov, Russian authorities said on Saturday. "A seaman on a technical support vessel has lost his life. I offer my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. No one else was injured," Yury Slyusar, ​governor of the southern Rostov region, wrote on Telegram. He said the vessels sustained various degrees of damage, but "there is no risk of a methanol spill or leak." More than one and a half dozen drones were destroyed during the repulsion of the air attack on the region, Slyusar said. The Russian Defence Ministry said air defense units had downed a total of 178 Ukrainian drones over various regions overnight. On Friday, fires broke out at two fuel depots and at the Taganrog sea port as a result of drone attacks. Read more about: Drones , Rostov Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukraine Strikes Oil Refinery in Southern Russia Authorities in the city of Taganrog evacuated some residents from their homes following a separate strike on a seaport. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Southern Russia Russia’s Defense Ministry said it downed 18 drones overnight across six regions, including Rostov and Samara. 1 Min read Ukraine Claims Attack on Oil Depot in Southern Russia’s Rostov Region The Ukrainian military claims to have struck the Atlas oil depot in southern Russia’s Rostov region, setting off a major fire at the facility. 1 Min read Firefighters Extinguish Oil Depot Blaze in Southern Russia 2 Weeks After Drone Strike Ukraine’s military claimed responsibility for the Aug. 18 attack on the Kavkaz oil and petroleum storage facility in the town of Proletarsk. 1 Min read