Key facts
- Drone debris fell on several business properties in Novorossiysk, Russia.
- The debris also landed near an inhabited building.
- No casualties have been reported.
- Fires were reported in the Krasnodar region following the attack.
- Novorossiysk is a key Russian export hub for oil, oil products, and grain.
- The city is a frequent target of Ukrainian drone strikes.
Drone debris fell on the premises of several businesses and near an inhabited building in the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk late Tuesday, according to Mayor Andrei Kravchenko.
Preliminary data indicated no casualties from the incident. Separately, regional authorities in Krasnodar confirmed fires occurred after the attack, though specific locations were not detailed.
Novorossiysk serves as a significant outlet for Russian oil, oil products, and grain exports. The city has been a recurring target for Ukrainian drone strikes.