Drones reportedly attack Russia's Black Sea fleet
Drones attacked Russia’s Black Sea Fleet at the port of Novorossiysk in Krasnodar Krai overnight on July 6, the Russian media outlet Astra reported.
Ukraine has not officially commented on the reported strikes, and the Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims.
An air alert was sounded in the city for several hours, and air defense was active. The consequences of the attack are still being determined, according to Astra.
The media outlet also published footage purportedly showing a burning maritime drone that was allegedly shot down during the attack.
Krasnodar Krai is located east of Crimea, with the Kerch Strait separating them at their closest point.
Ukraine regularly strikes military targets within Russia as Moscow continues to wage its war against Ukraine.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Russian forces downed 120 drones overnight on July 6.
Thirty drones were shot down over Bryansk Oblast, 29 over Kursk Oblast, and 18 over Oryol Oblast, according to the ministry. An additional 17 and 13 drones were reportedly intercepted over Belgorod and Tula oblasts, respectively, the ministry said.
Due to drone attacks in Russia, numerous flights were canceled or delayed at several airports, including Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, overnight between July 5 and July 6.
The Kyiv IndependentOlena Goncharova