MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said. They
Russia Battles Blaze at Tuapse Port After Deadly Drone Attack
Aftermath and Impact of the Tuapse Port Attack
Firefighting Efforts Continue
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said.
Casualties and Damage
They said 177 servicemen have been engaged in efforts to put out the fire. The attack on Thursday killed two people, including a 14-year-old girl, injured seven, and hit an oil tanker.
Ukrainian Military Actions
Ukraine's military has said it had struck two oil depots in Russian-controlled Crimea and infrastructure in Tuapse.
Escalation of Attacks on Russian Infrastructure
Ukraine has stepped up the attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including ports in the Black and Baltic Seas, as the U.S.-brokered peace talks have been paused with Washington's focus on the war in Iran.
Russian Response
Russian state RIA Novosti news agency has said Russia downed 11,211 Ukrainian drones in March, almost double the number in February.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
