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Drone Strikes Damage Vessel in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Issued: 1 day, 19 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-12-18 00:01:00 CWD Notification 009- (Dec 25) Europe OSINT Military Open source
Open-sources have reported that overnight the there was a Ukrainian drone strike on Rostov-on-Don and the town of Bataysk in the southern Rostov region, Russia (exact time and location not specified). Preliminary reports indicate that a vessel had received damage while alongside, three crew members had been injured, and two had lost their lives. Multiple articles are reporting that the vessel involved is a Russian-flagged tanker, while others are reporting on a cargo vessel.

Attempted Robbery on a Tanker, Nigeria

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a tanker while berthed at Lagos port, Nigeria. Four perpetrators were observed onboard …

UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval Vessels will conduct live surface and subsurface weapons firing between 0300 UTC on 02 January 2025 …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that the Pakistan Navy have notified that Naval ships will conduct live firing practice between 0400 and 1700 …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a tanker whilst anchored a Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew spotted three robbers attempting to …

Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Bangladesh

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a bulk carrier whilst anchored at Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three robbers armed with knives and …

UKMTO Notice - Live firing exercise, Pakistan coast

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Live weapon firing is scheduled between 0300 and 1200 UTC on 23 December 2024 and 01 January …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Up to five robbers, …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that the Pakistani Navy have notified that Naval ships will conduct live surface and subsurface firing between 0300 …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Liberia-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme, Philip …

Attack on an offshore supply vessel, Equatorial Guinea

It has been reported to the MDAT-GoG that a Cyprus-flagged offshore supply vessel has been attacked whilst underway, 83nm West-northwest of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. The …

Robbery on a container vessel, Philippines

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a Hong Kong-flagged container ship whilst anchored in Manila, Philippines. Four perpetrators boarded the vessel, …

Suspicious approach on a container vessel, Equatorial Guinea.

It has been reported that a Liberia-flagged container vessel was approached whilst underway, approximately 50nm Southwest of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. One small craft approached and …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Destroyed, Red Sea

Open-source reports state that U.S. forces have successfully destroyed multiple Houthi one way attack, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile over the Red …

UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that a live firing practice will be conducted on the 23rd of December 2024, between 0700 and 1100 …

Robbery on a heavy load carrier, Bangladesh

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a heavy load carrier whilst anchored at Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Up to seven robbers, armed with …