Ukrainian Strike Damages Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels Near Novorossiysk
Ukrainian forces successfully struck two Russian "shadow fleet" vessels operating near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The naval strike is part of an ongoing Ukrainian campaign to degrade Russian maritime logistics and bypass capabilities in the Black Sea.
Date: May 3, 2026
Location: Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Kyiv Independent