Ukraine claims damaging four Russian warships in Novorossiysk
Ukraine claimed to have damaged four Russian naval vessels in a nighttime attack on the Novorossiysk naval base on August 12, targeting key warships and infrastructure. The assault reportedly involved drones, missiles, and sea-based systems.
Consensus
- Ukraine claimed to have attacked the Novorossiysk naval base in the night of August 12.
- Four Russian military vessels were reportedly damaged: the frigates 'Admiral Makarov' and 'Admiral Essen', the missile corvette 'Buyan-M', and the patrol vessel 'Vasily Bykov'.
- The attack targeted the Black Sea Fleet's main base in Novorossiysk, which Russia relocated ships to after losing safe basing in occupied Crimea.
- The Ukrainian military used drones, missiles, and sea-based strike systems in the operation.
- The 'Admiral Makarov' and 'Adмирал Essen' are confirmed as carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles used in attacks on Ukraine.
- The attack caused damage to infrastructure at the port, including oil terminals and piers.
Points of divergence
- The attack damaged three Russian warships, including the 'Admiral Essen' and 'Admiral Makarov', and the patrol vessel 'Vasily Bykov', with the third ship being a patrol vessel of project 22160. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The attack damaged the 'Sheskhari' oil terminal, described as Russia's largest on the Black Sea. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The attack damaged the 'Grušovaya' oil base and the 'Sheskhari' oil loading terminal, with a fire reported at the latter. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The attack hit the S-300 radar station 30N6E, a mobile fire unit on pier #2, and the infrastructure of piers #3, #6, and #7. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The attack was carried out using 'Palyanitsa' drones, 'Neptun' missiles, and strike systems from sea platforms. — tg_echoonline_news
- The attack was described as a 'unique operation' by President Zelensky. — tg_echoonline_news
- The attack damaged the 'Grušovaya oil base', the 'Grushovaya' oil terminal, a mobile fire unit, and the infrastructure of three piers. — tg_dwglavnoe
- The attack damaged the S-300 radar station, the 'Grušovaya' oil terminal, the 'Grushovaya' oil base, a mobile fire unit, and three piers. — tg_dwglavnoe
- No details were provided on the type of weapons used or the extent of infrastructure damage. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (4 sources)
- Ukraine claims defeat of four Russian military ships in Novorossiysk — DW Главное
- Ukraine claims defeat of two frigates in Novorossiysk port, where Russia transferred ships due to drone strikes... — The Moscow Times
- Ukraine Defense Forces struck four Russian military ships in Novorossiysk — Ukrainian General Staff — ЭХО / Новости
- Ukrainian Forces claim sinking of four military ships in Novorossiysk — ASTRA