On June 23, the 28 meter long tugboat Yarkii ran aground on the Volgo-Balt Canal near Krokhino, Russia.  The Yarkii was towing the tanker-barge Baltika-3 when strong winds blew the tug off course and ran aground.  The Yarkii sustained damaged and was holed on the port hull.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state authorities dispatched a vessel to the scene.