Turkish ship caught fire after Russian attack on Ukraine's Izmail
Photo: After the Russian attack in Izmail, a Turkish ship caught fire (t.me/odeskaODA)
Following a nighttime Russian attack on the port of Izmail, gas pumping equipment on board a civilian vessel flying the Turkish flag caught fire, according to the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine.
According to preliminary data, an operational headquarters led by the head of the Izmail District Military Administration is working at the scene.
Units of the State Emergency Service, in particular teams with robotic complexes, as well as all necessary support services, are involved in eliminating the consequences.
"The situation is under constant control by specialists. According to local authorities, there are currently no grounds for evacuating the population," the statement says.
State Enterprise Administration of Seaports of Ukraine is participating in coordination processes to minimize risks and ensure safety.
Russian strikes on Izmail
Last night, Russia attacked energy and port infrastructure in several cities in the Odesa region. Several ships were damaged as a result of the Russian strikes.
As a result of the Russian attack, a Turkish ship loaded with liquefied gas, which was moored in the port of Izmail, caught fire. The ship was carrying about 4,000 tons of liquefied gas.
Moreover, due to the risk of explosion, the evacuation of residents began in the Romanian village of Plauru, Tulcea County. According to Romanian authorities, 15 people have already been evacuated to the village of Ceatalchioi.
