Ukraine theater · Naval
Two Kalibr-carrying frigates, a missile ship, a patrol vessel: Ukraine hit four Russian ships
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on the night of August 12, its forces struck the naval base in Novorossiysk, damaging four Russian warships: two frigates (Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen), a missile ship (Buyan-M), and a patrol vessel (Vasily Bykov).
Why it matters
This strike, if confirmed, would represent a significant Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet assets at a major naval base, potentially impacting Russia's naval capabilities in the region.
What's unclear
- The extent of the damage to each ship is not specified.
- No independent verification of the strike or damage has been provided.
- The exact method of attack (e.g., missiles, drones) is not detailed.
Linked public sources
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- Drone strike leaves occupied Sevastopol in blackout — Sevastopol
- Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Novorossiysk port — Novorossiysk
- 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