Sea Drone Alert in Russia's Novorossiisk After Ukrainian Boats Destroyed Near Crimea

Mayor Andrei Kravchenko's initial Telegram message warned residents to avoid the shoreline amid reports of past Ukrainian drone attacks disrupting port traffic. Novorossiisk serves as a crucial hub for crude oil, oil products, and various cargoes including grain and chemicals, handling exports from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. According to the Russian defense ministry via TASS, 10 Ukrainian sea drones were destroyed near Crimea, with an additional 33 air drones neutralized overnight.