Russia repels naval drone attack on Novorossiysk, restricts traffic in coastal areas
The mayor urged residents to avoid the coastline, refrain from standing near windows facing the sea, and not to record or share footage of the attack.
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The mayor urged residents to avoid the coastline, refrain from standing near windows facing the sea, and not to record or share footage of the attack.
The sinking of such a vessel marks a notable achievement for the Ukrainian forces amid ongoing maritime tensions in the Black Sea.
The United States plans to establish logistics centers in the Black Sea region to facilitate arms deliveries to Ukraine, according to Russian claims.
In a tense encounter over the Black Sea, a Russian Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to intercept a British RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two RAF Typhoon fighter jets. The incident, which underscores the ongoing geopolitical frictions in the region.
This diplomatic tussle began when Romania, a NATO and EU member, expelled a Russian diplomat for reasons that remain undisclosed.
Russia has issued a warning that it may take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over the Black Sea, amid rising tensions between the two nations over military activities in the region.
The attack, described by Russian officials as an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack, targeted various regions of Russia.
While Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for this specific attack, it aligns with their previous operations targeting Russian energy assets.
Throughout Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has landed several high-profile strikes on Russian Black Sea Fleet ships and infrastructure, forcing many vessels to relocate northeast from Sevastopol in occupied Crimea to Novorossiysk and other ports.
While Washington has been monitoring the Russian naval movements, the Biden administration currently does not view the impending drills as a concerning escalation.
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