Ukraine says it hit the frigate Admiral Essen and an oil terminal in Novorossiysk; Krasnodar governor says four killed
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Ukraine's General Staff said drones struck the Novorossiysk naval base and the port's fuel oil terminal overnight into 9 September, and Ukrainian military intelligence said it hit the Kalibr-carrying frigate Admiral Essen, starting a fire on deck, the Kyiv Independent reported. Krasnodar governor Veniamin Kondratyev said four people including a child were killed and 29 wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk, The Moscow Times reported, citing Reuters. Russia's defence ministry said it intercepted 596 Ukrainian drones overnight. Novorossiysk is Russia's main Black Sea export hub for oil and grain.
- When
- 9 September 2026
- Where
- Novorossiysk, Russia (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- drone attack, port · military
- Acting party
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Against
- Ministry of Defence of Russia
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Ukraine's General Staff and military intelligence claimed the strikes.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Origin of the claim Kyiv Independent
- Origin of the claim The Moscow Times
Four people including a child were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack.
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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