Novorossiysk was attacked by unmanned boats. The mayor announced the repulsion of the attack and called for residents to avoid open spaces by the sea.
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Novorossiysk was attacked by unmanned boats. The mayor announced the repulsion of an attack by unmanned boats.
Naval drones attacked the Russian port city of Novorossiysk overnight on July 3, claimed the city's mayor, Andrey Kravchenko.
Russian Telegram channels said that residents heard sounds of explosions at around 3 a.m. local time.
Ukraine has not commented on the claims, which could not be independently verified.
Russia said Wednesday it had destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones that were advancing on its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight.
Novorossiysk was attacked by maritime drones on the night of July 3, 2024
An attack by unmanned boats occurred in Novorossiysk on the night of July 3, 2024.
Explosions from the sea lasted more than 30 minutes during the attack.
The threat in Novorossiysk has been declared over with no information on consequences available.
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