The Russian attack on Izmail port led to the ignition of gas pumping equipment on a civilian vessel flying the Turkish flag. An operational headquarters has been established at the scene, led by the head of the local administration. Units of the State Emergency Service and other agencies, including robotic complexes, are involved in addressing the aftermath of the incident. The situation is under control of specialists.
According to local officials, there is currently no need to evacuate the population. The Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine is actively coordinating and working to ensure safety. Information will be updated as necessary.
“Information from local authorities: there are currently no grounds for evacuating the population.” - Andriy Kashuba
As a result of the Russian attack on Izmail port, gas pumping equipment on the vessel under the Turkish flag was damaged. Fortunately, there is currently no need to evacuate the local population, and rescue services are actively working to mitigate the consequences of the incident. The situation at the scene is being controlled and resolved by professionals from the State Emergency Service and other agencies.