Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced overnight strikes on Russia's naval base located in the city of Novorossiysk.
According to Zelenskyy, Novorossiysk is one of the main strongholds of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea and is located more than 300 kilometers from the frontline.
The Ukrainian president stated that "Palianytsia" rocket drones, "Neptune" missiles, and naval drone systems were used during the attack.
He added that the strikes targeted Russian air defense positions, mooring facilities, and port infrastructure in Novorossiysk.
"Overnight, the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a unique operation against the naval base in Novorossiysk," Zelenskyy said.
The main objective of the operation was to damage military and port infrastructure that plays a key role in supporting the Russian navy's operations in the Black Sea.
