Zelenskyy reports unique operation striking naval base in Novorossiysk
On Wednesday night, Ukraine’s Defense Forces launched strikes on the piers and infrastructure of the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and air defense positions in the city area, reported President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
On the night of Wednesday, Ukraine's Defense Forces executed a distinctive operation targeting the naval base and infrastructure of the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Tonight, Ukraine's armed forces carried out an uncommon assault on the naval base in Novorossiysk, located over 300 kilometers from the frontline, employing 'Palianytsia' jet drones, 'Neptune' missiles, and unmanned surface vessels.
The precision strikes on the air defense positions, piers, and seaport facilities were confirmed, according to Zelenskyy's Telegram post. He expressed gratitude to the military for their precision and lauded the successful outcomes, emphasizing that as long as the Russian aggression persists, the occupying fleet and all supporting infrastructure will not be secure.
Zelenskyy urged for the cessation of the conflict and mentioned that all viable diplomatic proposals are currently on the table. The Financial Times reported that US Vice President James David Vance had previously requested Zelenskyy, during a phone call on July 31, to halt strikes on tankers using the Russian port of Novorossiysk for transporting Kazakh oil.
In response to Washington's concern over potential market destabilization and harm to American companies, Ukraine agreed to cancel an intense drone strike campaign against oil tankers.
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