Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is a strategically important Russian port city located on the Black Sea. It serves as a major naval base and a key hub for Russian exports. The city has recently become newsworthy due to Ukraine's intensified efforts to target Russian assets in the Black Sea as part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Recent reports indicate that Ukraine conducted an underwater drone strike on a Russian Kilo-class submarine docked in Novorossiysk's port. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed responsibility, stating that their "Sub Sea Baby" drones critically damaged the submarine, which is equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. This attack marks the first known instance of Ukraine using underwater drones to strike a Russian submarine. The event highlights the escalating conflict in the Black Sea and Ukraine's evolving capabilities in maritime warfare, posing a significant challenge to Russia's naval dominance in the region.