On August 14, the 138 meter long, 5446 dwt general cargo vessel Leonid Khotkin ran aground in the Azov-Don Sea Canal just outside of Azov, Russia.  The Leonid Khotkin was en route to Turkey from Azov with a cargo of wheat when the vessel hit bottom.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Leonid Khotkin was later refloated the same day and proceeded to Azov for inspection.