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Ukrainian Strike Hits Key Russian Naval Base, Casualties Reported

3/4/2026

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On March 2, 2026, Ukrainian forces attacked Novorossiysk, damaging ships and the Sheskharis oil terminal.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said the strike hit the minesweeper Valentin Pikul and two anti-submarine ships, killing three sailors and injuring 14.
The attack damaged six oil-loading berths and military assets, including a Pantsir-S2 system.
Novorossiysk is crucial for the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.

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On March 2, 2026, Ukrainian forces attacked Novorossiysk, damaging ships and the Sheskharis oil terminal.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said the strike hit the minesweeper Valentin Pikul and two anti-submarine ships, killing three sailors and injuring 14.
The attack damaged six oil-loading berths and military assets, including a Pantsir-S2 system.
Novorossiysk is crucial for the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.