Zelenskyy: Ukrainian-made drones and missiles hit Russian naval base in Novorossiysk
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12 August, 11:11
The Neptun missile. Photo: National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine
Ukraine has struck the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk with domestically-made Palianytsia drones and Neptun missiles.
Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)
Quote: "Last night, Ukraine's defence forces carried out a unique operation targeting the naval base in Novorossiysk – the last major stronghold of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea, more than 300 km from the front line.
Our Palianytsia jet-powered drones, Neptune missiles and unmanned naval systems successfully struck the designated targets. Hits on air defence positions, piers and seaport infrastructure have been confirmed."
Background:
- Users on Russian Telegram channels reported that Russian air defences were repelling a drone attack in Novorossiysk overnight.
- On the night of 11-12 August, the occupation authorities of Sevastopol also reported a large-scale drone attack and claimed that Russian air defences had shot down over 30 UAVs. Fires broke out in the city.
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