Overview
- The Turkish-flagged Orinda caught fire after a strike during an overnight attack on the port of Izmail, according to official reports.
- All 16 crew members abandoned the vessel safely, with no injuries reported by Turkish and Ukrainian sources.
- Ukraine’s Sea Ports Authority said Russian drones damaged port infrastructure and multiple civilian vessels, while some reports cited an unidentified projectile.
- Romania began moving residents from Plauru across the Danube—initially 15 people, with plans to relocate up to roughly 100–150—after warnings of a potential blast within 5 kilometers.
- Ukraine’s emergency service and port authorities worked on site to contain the fire and assess damage as cross-border safety concerns mounted for NATO member Romania.