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Ukrainian naval drones were destroyed by Russian forces near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

Novorossiysk, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post Kyiv Independent Ukrinform

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Ukrainian naval drones (weapon_system) Novorossiysk (location) Russia (organization) Ukrainian forces (organization) Andrey Kravchenko (person) Russian Defense Ministry (organization) Russian Black Sea Fleet (military_unit)

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russia said Wednesday it had destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones that were advancing on its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Naval drones attacked the Russian port city of Novorossiysk overnight on July 3, claimed the city's mayor, Andrey Kravchenko.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian Telegram channels said that residents heard sounds of explosions at around 3 a.m. local time.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Ukraine has not commented on the claims, which could not be independently verified.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Novorossiysk was attacked by unmanned boats. The mayor announced the repulsion of an attack by unmanned boats.

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Extracted: 2026-02-23T15:07:56.916Z

Source story: 35214