A series of Ukrainian drone attacks struck Russia’s southern Rostov region overnight, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to several others, according to regional authorities.

Officials stated that one drone hit a cargo vessel moored at the port of Rostov-on-Don, causing a fire onboard. Two crew members were reported killed in the incident, while several others sustained injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.

In a separate incident elsewhere in the region, authorities reported that a civilian was killed following a drone strike that caused damage to local infrastructure. Details on the extent of damage are still being assessed.

Russia’s Ministry of Defense said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed multiple drones over the Rostov region and other southern areas during the same period. No independent verification of the claims has been provided.

The Rostov region, located near the border with Ukraine, has been repeatedly affected by long-range drone activity since the start of the conflict. The latest attacks highlight the continued expansion of hostilities beyond frontline areas and the increasing impact on civilian and commercial assets.

Maritime and commercial operators in ports across the wider Black Sea and Sea of Azov region have been advised by local authorities to remain vigilant as the security situation remains volatile.