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Ukrainian strike hits four Russian warships in Novorossiysk
Ukrainian forces struck a naval base in Novorossiysk, damaging four Russian warships, including Kalibr carriers, according to Ukrainska Pravda and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The attack occurred on the night of 11-12 August.
Why it matters
This strike targets a key Russian naval base in the Black Sea, potentially affecting Russia's ability to launch Kalibr cruise missiles, which are used in strikes against Ukraine.
What's unclear
- The extent of damage to each warship is not specified.
- The method of attack (e.g., missiles, drones) is not detailed in the reports.
- Whether the warships are operational or out of service is unknown.
Linked public sources
- Ukrainian forces hit 4 warships in Novorossiysk, including Kalibr carriers — Ukrainska Pravda
- Ukraine war latest: 4 Russian warships damaged in strike on Black Sea Fleet port in Novorossiysk — Kyiv Independent
- 4 Russian Warships Struck in Novorossiysk — Kyiv Post
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Novorossiysk port — Novorossiysk
- Zelenskyy: Ukraine used 15 types of weapons in Novorossiysk attack — Novorossiysk
- Ukraine strikes Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, damaging four warships — Novorossiysk
- Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk port, damaging four Russian warships — Novorossiysk
- Two Kalibr-carrying frigates, a missile ship, a patrol vessel: Ukraine hit four Russian warships in one… — Novorossiysk