Unique Ukrainian operation strikes Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, damaging four warships, S-300 defenses and Black Sea Fleet assets

In the night of August 12, Novorossiysk came under one of the largest Ukrainian attacks against the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s remaining major base.

The strike targeted military and infrastructure facilities across the city. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, several Russian naval vessels, air defense systems and port facilities were damaged.

Among the reported targets were the frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov. The patrol ship Vasily Bykov was also reportedly damaged.

Ukrainian sources also reported that the small missile ship Buyan-M was hit during the attack, becoming the fourth Russian vessel affected in the operation.