Ukraine Hammers Russian Fleet in Putin Black Sea Stronghold
Summary
Ukraine attacked three Russian warships at Russia's Novorossiysk port in the Black Sea, damaging two frigates and a patrol ship. Ukraine said it has damaged about one-third of Russia's Black Sea fleet using drones and missiles. The attacks also hit port facilities, caused civilian damage, and resulted in casualties in the Krasnodar region.Key Facts
- Ukraine struck the Russian warships Admiral Essen, Admiral Makarov, and the patrol ship Vasily Bykov at Novorossiysk port.
- The Russian frigates carry Kalibr cruise missiles, which have been used in attacks against Ukraine.
- Ukraine claims to have damaged or destroyed about one-third of Russia's Black Sea fleet by 2026 using drones and domestic missiles.
- Russia previously lost its Black Sea flagship Moskva and a submarine in Sevastopol, Crimea.
- Russia moved many ships from Crimea to Novorossiysk due to increased dangers near Ukraine.
- Ukrainian attacks also targeted oil and grain facilities, damaging a radar and causing damage to residential buildings.
- Russian officials reported casualties, including three deaths and 24 injuries, from the drone attacks on Krasnodar region.
- Russia claims to have intercepted over 500 Ukrainian drones across several regions including Krasnodar and Crimea.
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