Drone Attack Damages Buildings in Key Russian Commodities Port of Novorossiysk

Debris from a reported drone attack has damaged several buildings in the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, a crucial hub for the country's commodity exports. The city's mayor, Andrei Kravchenko, confirmed the incident on the Telegram messaging app, stating that those injured were receiving medical assistance.

Details of the Damage

According to the statement from Mayor Kravchenko, the falling drone debris resulted in damage to six residential buildings and one commercial structure. While injuries were reported, specific numbers were not provided.

Separately, unverified posts circulated on social media channels purporting to show a large fire within the Novorossiysk area. The reports of a major blaze could not be independently confirmed.

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Broader Regional Strikes

The attack on the port city was part of a wider series of aerial assaults. In Sevastopol, located in Russian-occupied Crimea, the city's governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev, reported that more than three dozen drones were downed. He added that a few houses sustained damage but that no injuries occurred.

These events coincide with strikes on Ukrainian territory. In the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, a Russian attack caused a fire at a shopping mall and cut power to approximately 1,200 consumers, according to Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov. Moscow has recently increased its strikes on Ukrainian agricultural and food facilities, which it frames as a response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy, port, and logistics infrastructure.