Ukraine Hits Novorossiysk With 15-Weapon Strike, Reaching Russia's Black Sea Fleet Refuge
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Updated · Euromaidan Press · Aug 13
Ukraine Hits Novorossiysk With 15-Weapon Strike, Reaching Russia's Black Sea Fleet Refuge
3 articles · Updated · Euromaidan Press · Aug 13
Summary
More than 15 Ukrainian strike systems were coordinated in a single operation for the first time, Zelenskyy said, targeting Novorossiysk overnight with drones, Neptune missiles and naval drones.
The attack hit two Kalibr-carrying frigates — Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov — plus patrol ship Vasily Bykov, while Ukrainian accounts also cited a fourth warship, air defenses, berths and the Sheskharis oil terminal.
Satellite analysts told The Maritime Executive the visible damage did not appear catastrophic, with no ships seen burning or sinking, and Ukraine's General Staff said battle-damage assessment was still under way.
Novorossiysk had become Russia's main Black Sea Fleet refuge after Ukrainian strikes pushed ships from occupied Crimea, so penetrating its defenses signaled that the fallback base is no longer beyond reach.
Russian authorities declared a state of emergency and cut water to the port city, while Zelenskyy said Ukraine would keep striking oil and military infrastructure that helps finance Russia's war.