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Two ferries damaged in attack on Russian port Kavkaz
The Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR claimed to have attacked and damaged two ships used by the Russian military on March 14, 2026. The "Slavyanin" was disabled, and the "Avangard" was damaged at sea. Both ships were primarily used for shuttle services between the Russian mainland and the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow temporarily annexed in 2014. They transported weapons, military equipment, and ammunition. The ships were fired upon in an attack on the Black Sea port of Port Kavkaz. The port's infrastructure was also damaged in the attack. Images released by HUR suggest a drone attack. Earlier that morning, Russian authorities had acknowledged damage to the port and one of the ships, without providing further details. Three people were injured in the attack. The Ukraine also attacked the port of Kavkaz, the rail and car ferry terminal in Krasnodar on the Russia mainland. Kavkaz has been hit before, as has the 'Avangard', which was already struck at its berth using ATACMS rockets in 2024. Report with photo: https://en.defence-ua.com/news/ukrainian_intelligence_disables_russian_slavyanin_ferry_damages_avangard_vessel_photos-17824.html
Ferries and other vessels damaged in missile attacks
The 'Avangard' was damaged in a Ukrainian missile strike on occupied Kerch, Crimea, early in the morning on May 30, 2024. The ship was run aground. Four crew members, including 19-year-old interns, were injured. Shrapnel from a downed missile damaged the pilot boat 'Mechta' at the Kerch ferry crossing, and it sank. The crew members managed to leave the boat and were unharmed. Also the 'Conro Trader' was damaged, one crew member was injured. Four KS-701 transport amphibious boats were damaged. In addition, Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels Magura V5 attacked and hit two Russian boats near the village of Chornomorske, Yevpatoriia district, the KS-701 Tunets. Reports and photos: https://english.nv.ua/nation/ukraine-damages-russian-ferry-in-kerch-strait-photos-50423301.html https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-kerch-parom-udar-krym/32972707.html https://www.slobodenpecat.mk/de/video-pet-broda-i-dva-feribroda-se-oshteteni-vo-sinokjeshniot-napad-na-krim/ https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-11/
Nuclear waste-laden ferry to call at Kavkaz port
Freight rail ferry "Avangard" (owner "Anship") with nuclear wastes on board will arrive soon from Bulgaria at the port of Kavkaz, Environmental Watch on the North Caucasus reports. The information was obtained from local residents and has not yet been officially confirmed. The cargo will be transported by train from the port of Kavkaz to the town of Zheleznogorsk of Krasnodar Territory to a mining and chemical plant for processing. Two years ago the Russian Government had adopted a decree on radioactive waste transportation and disposal. Kavkaz among other ports was included in the list of ports transshipping nuclear materials and radioactive waste. The green activists say the port is not suitable for handling the cargo.
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