Ukraine Carries Out Major Strike on Russian Naval Base in Novorossiysk
Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a major overnight operation targeting the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, on the Black Sea, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said , UATV English reports. According to Zelenskyy, the operation targeted what he described as Russia's last major naval stronghold in the Black Sea, located more than 300 kilometers from the front line. "Tonight, Ukraine's Defense…
On Tuesday night, Ukraine's Defense Forces launched a significant operation against the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, a coastal city located over 300 kilometers from the frontline, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack targeted what Zelenskyy described as Russia's last major naval stronghold in the Black Sea, using a combination of jet-powered drones, missiles, and unmanned surface vessels.
Ukrainian forces reported successful hits on crucial facilities within the port, including air defense positions, berths, and maritime infrastructure. Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia's Black Sea Fleet and its supporting infrastructure would remain susceptible to Ukrainian strikes as long as Russia maintains its aggression against Ukraine.
He praised the precision and effectiveness of Ukrainian forces, including the military, security service, and intelligence agencies. Zelenskyy also called for an end to the war and reiterated that diplomatic proposals were still being considered. The strike followed a recent long-range attack by Ukraine on the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg region, which is one of the largest refineries in the region with an annual processing capacity of around 6 million tons of crude oil.
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