Ukrainian Multi-Domain Blitz on Novorossiysk Naval Base
Ukrainian forces conducted a coordinated nighttime operation against the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, the last major stronghold of the Black Sea Fleet. The assault utilized anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones, and sea drones to target air defenses, piers, and port infrastructure. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed hundreds of drones were deployed over Novorossiysk, Anapa, and Gelendzhik. The strike aimed to further restrict Russian naval movements and degrade logistics in the Krasnodar region.
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Associated Press