Emergency Declared in Novorossiysk After Ukrainian Strike on Russian Naval Base
Russian authorities declared an emergency after the attack ruptured two water pipelines, sparked fires and disrupted port operations. Ukraine reported hitting air defenses, naval piers and infrastructure at the Novorossiysk base.
Russian authorities have declared a state of emergency in Novorossiysk, a Black Sea port city, following a significant Ukrainian assault on a Russian naval base. Mayor Andrei Kravchenko announced the measure after lifting a drone alert that had been in place overnight. The attack damaged infrastructure, disrupted the water supply, and sparked multiple fires.
An emergency command center has been set up to coordinate response efforts. Ukraine's defense forces reportedly targeted the air defense positions, naval piers, and port infrastructure with Palyanytsia jet-powered drones, Neptune missiles, and unmanned maritime systems. The extent of the damage remains unclear. President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the operation as "unique," while emphasizing that the Russian fleet and supporting infrastructure will not be safe as long as aggression persists.
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