Vessel catches fire off Russia’s Sochi coast PHOTO

A vessel has reportedly caught fire off the coast of Sochi in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, with the circumstances of the incident still being clarified.

According to Exilenova+, the area had been under a prolonged threat of attack by strike drones.

It has not been ruled out that the vessel may have been hit during a drone attack, although the cause of the fire has not been confirmed.

Details regarding the extent and nature of the damage, as well as any possible casualties, are being established.

By Sabina Mammadli