Novorossiysk is a major Russian port city on the northeastern Black Sea coast. Known as Russia's largest seaport and a critical hub for oil exports and naval operations, including Black Sea Fleet basing. Recently, the port and naval base have been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes hitting naval vessels and oil export infrastructure. Last updated Jul 8th, 2026

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Ukrainian USV Strikes Russian Tanker

A Ukrainian USV struck the AVERO oil tanker in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk. The vessel belongs to Russia's "Shadow Fleet." Fourth such tanker hit by the SBU in 10 days.

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SBU Black Sea Novorossiysk AVERO

19:55 May 23rd, 2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike Novorossiysk Base

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Novorossiysk naval base overnight. Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces claimed direct hits on the frigate Admiral Essen and a Bora-class missile hovercraft. The Grushovaya Balka oil depot and additional military sites were also targeted.

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Unmanned Systems Forces Grushovaya Balka Novorossiysk

Admiral Essen

11:34 May 3rd, 2026

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Ukraine Strikes Tankers at Novorossiysk

Zelensky:

Our warriors continue enforcing sanctions against Russia’s shadow oil fleet, they struck two such vessels at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk.

These tankers had been actively used to transport oil. Now they won’t be.