SBU drones struck Russian warships, air defense systems, and oil infrastructure in Novorossiysk port. The attack targeted the Sheskharis oil terminal, an S-300 PMU-2 Favorit radar system, and a Pantsir-S2 air defense system.
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SBU drones hit Russian warships in Novorossiysk port
SBU drones hit the 30N6E2 guidance radar of the S-300 PMU-2 Favorit system
SBU drones hit the Pantsir-S2 air defense missile system
SBU drones hit six of the seven oil tankers at the Sheskharis oil terminal
A large-scale fire has been burning at the port since the early morning
Ukrainian forces struck the Russian port of Novorossiysk, hitting the minesweeper Valentin Pikul and severely damaging two anti-submarine ships, the Yeysk and the Kasimov
On the night of March 2, the SSU together with Ukraine's Defense Forces hit the sea minesweeper Valentin Pikul.
Ukraine is believed to have hit the Russian frigate Admiral Essen during a drone attack on the city of Novorossiysk on the night of 1-2 March
The frigate Admiral Essen was struck during an attack on Novorossiysk port, damaging its superstructure and electronic warfare systems. The ship received critical damage that substantially limits its ability to launch Kalibr missiles.
Ukrainian forces struck the Sheskharis oil terminal and naval base in Novorossiysk
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