Ukraine allegedly launched a massive drone attack on Russian targets, including the Novorossiysk port and oil facilities, with the Kremlin claiming to have destroyed over 100 drones. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting and destroying 102 aerial and six naval drones, with no reported damage or casualties.
The attack targeted various Russian territories, including Crimea and Krasnodar Krai, and involved naval aviation and patrol boats of the Black Sea Fleet. Ukrainian forces have been conducting drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure in response to Moscow’s military operations in Ukraine.
President Zelensky defended Ukraine’s right to retaliate, as the conflict intensifies. However, U.S. officials have expressed concerns about the impact of these attacks on the global energy market.
This recent drone attack is one of the largest by Ukraine in the ongoing war, showing the escalating tensions between the two countries.