Ukraine theater · Naval
4 Russian Warships Struck in Novorossiysk
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that four Russian warships sustained damage during an overnight operation at the Novorossiysk naval base. Damage assessments are ongoing.
Why it matters
This report indicates a significant Ukrainian strike on a major Russian naval base, potentially impacting Russian naval capabilities in the Black Sea.
What's unclear
- The extent of damage to the warships
- The method of attack used
- Whether the warships are operational
Linked public sources
- 4 Russian Warships Struck in Novorossiysk — Kyiv Post
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- Zelenskyy: Ukraine used 15 types of weapons in Novorossiysk attack — 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
- Ukrainian strike hits four Russian warships in Novorossiysk — Novorossiysk
- Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk port damages four Russian warships — Novorossiysk