Ukrainian forces struck an electrical substation in Bataysk, Rostov Oblast.
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Ukrainian forces struck an electrical substation in Bataysk
Ukrainian drones struck an oil tanker in the Port of Rostov-on-Don overnight on Dec. 18
A cargo ship was struck in the attack (per Rostov Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar)
On the night of 18 December, the Rostov region was attacked by drones. Rostov, Bataysk and Taganrog were hit.
A cargo ship caught fire due to an attack in the port of Rostov.
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