Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Minesweeper in Black Sea
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian minesweeper Valentin Pikul and damaged two anti-submarine ships in Novorossiysk on March 2, 2026. The attacks resulted in the deaths of three sailors and injuries to 14 others.
Date: March 2, 2026
Location: Novorossiysk, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 3
Source: RBC-Ukraine