Ukraine theater · Naval
Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk port, damaging four Russian warships
Ukrainian forces struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk overnight on Aug. 11-12, damaging four Russian warships, including Kalibr carriers, according to Ukraine's General Staff. The attack also knocked out water service to the city and halted operations at two grain terminals.
Why it matters
The strike targeted a key Russian naval base and port infrastructure, disrupting military and commercial activities. President Zelenskyy said Ukraine used 15 types of weapons simultaneously for the first time, indicating an escalation in attack complexity.
What's unclear
- The extent of damage to each warship and whether they remain operational.
- The specific types of weapons used beyond the reported 15 types.
- The duration of water and grain terminal disruptions.
Linked public sources
- Ukrainian strike cuts water to Russian port city, damages homes and businesses — NV
- Two grain terminals in Novorossiysk halt operations after Ukrainian attack — Ukrinform
- 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
- Two Kalibr-carrying frigates, a missile ship, a patrol vessel: Ukraine hit four Russian warships in one… — Novorossiysk
- Ukrainian strike hits four Russian warships in Novorossiysk — Novorossiysk