Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Naval Base in Novorossiysk
Ukrainian forces conducted a nighttime operation using anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones, and sea drones to strike a major Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, a key Black Sea port. The attack targeted air defenses, piers, and other port infrastructure. Russian…
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Ukrainian forces launched a nighttime operation targeting a major Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, a significant port on the Black Sea. The assault, employing anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones, and sea drones, aimed at air defenses, piers, and other port infrastructure.
Russian officials stated that their forces intercepted a number of the drones. They also reported that casualties occurred as a result of falling debris from the downed unmanned aerial vehicles.
In separate military actions, Russia conducted its own series of drone and missile attacks against targets within Ukraine. These Russian strikes reportedly resulted in casualties and the destruction of infrastructure.
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