Ukraine's General Staff confirms damage to two Russian frigates in Novorossiysk

Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed that two vessels of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, the Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov frigates, have been damaged.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Quote: "Following further analysis of the damage inflicted on the Novorossiysk naval base in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, on 2 March 2026, damage to two vessels of Russia's Black Sea Fleet – the Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov frigates – has been confirmed."

Details: The extent of the damage is being ascertained. Analysis of the data continues with respect to possible damage to other Russian vessels.

Quote: "Systematic strikes on the military infrastructure and facilities of the enemy's military-industrial complex will continue until the complete cessation of the Russian Federation's armed aggression against Ukraine."

Background: OSINT analysts from the CyberBoroshno community had previously analysed satellite images of the military port of Novorossiysk, where Russia's Black Sea Fleet is based, and reported that Ukrainian forces had likely managed to hit the Russian frigate Admiral Essen during a drone attack on Novorossiysk on the night of 1-2 March. Russia had used the ship to launch Kalibr cruise missiles at targets in Ukraine.

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