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Russian Port of Novorossiysk, Base for Black Sea Fleet, Attacked by Marine Drones

Sep 5, 2024, 05:59 AM

The Russian port of Novorossiysk was attacked by unmanned marine drones early this morning. The port, which has become the new base for the remnants of Russia's Black Sea Fleet following Ukrainian drone strikes on Crimea, experienced gunfire and explosions for several hours. Local sources report that all beaches in the area are closed today. Russian authorities have confirmed the attack. Russian Telegram channels reported the incident, and the port is known as Russia's main commercial port.