Russian patrol boat engulfed in flames in Sea of Azov, losses reported, Ukrainian intelligence
A Russian boat was burning in the Sea of Azov (Photo: wikipedia.org)
In the waters of the Sea of Azov today, February 29, there was a fire on one of the Russian boats of the Coast Guard of the Border Service of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation. Losses among the occupants are known, reports the Defense Intelligence the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on Telegram.
According to intelligence, the fire engulfed the engine room of the vessel, after which the crew urgently requested an evacuation group. This is evidenced by intercepted conversations among the occupants.
"The enemy suffered losses totaling five occupants," emphasizes the Defense Intelligence.
It has added that the causes of the fire and the nature of the enemy's losses are still being clarified.
Icebreaker fire
This is not the first fire on a Russian vessel today. It was recently reported that the icebreaker Yermak was on fire in the port of St. Petersburg.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry released video footage showing firefighters attempting to extinguish the fire at the scene.
There was no information about casualties in the incident.
