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Ukrainian Drones Strike Novorossiysk Port, Killing Four

9/10/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 29.
The strike damaged a residential building, scattered debris near homes and ignited an oil terminal, underscoring civilian vulnerability.
Novorossiysk Mayor Andrey Kravchenko confirmed debris fell on an enterprise and near the residential building.
Russia simultaneously bombed Ukrainian cities, including a Kyiv missile and drone attack that killed five civilians.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port of Novorossiysk overnight, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 29.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the drones were aimed at a naval base, oil-loading terminal, port facilities and warships in Novorossiysk.
Governor Dmitry Artyukhov said air defenses repelled a Novy Urengoy drone attack, causing debris-sparked fire.
President Donald Trump said he spoke with Vladimir Putin and hinted both leaders could negotiate.

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Ukraine Strikes

Ukrainian drones struck the port of Novorossiysk overnight, killing at least four, including a child, and injuring 29.
Russia claimed to have downed 600 Ukrainian drones and resumed daily Kyiv airstrikes despite talks.
Governor Oleh Kiper reported two civilian deaths and three injuries from a Russian drone strike.
The strike closed the Starokozache border crossing temporarily.
President Vladimir Putin called President Donald Trump; Ukraine suggested September peace talks.

Blindspot

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces said the Novorossiysk operation also destroyed a rare Su-33 fighter jet, an Mi-8 helicopter and two radar installations.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center- and Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

The Black Sea coast, where Novorossiysk lies, was part of the Soviet Union’s strategic zone that imposed forced collectivization on Ukraine, causing the 1932-33 famine that killed an estimated 5.7-8.7 million people. That historical trauma underlies ongoing tensions that surface in contemporary security actions and military posturing in the Black Sea region.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 29.
The strike damaged a residential building, scattered debris near homes and ignited an oil terminal, underscoring civilian vulnerability.
Novorossiysk Mayor Andrey Kravchenko confirmed debris fell on an enterprise and near the residential building.
Russia simultaneously bombed Ukrainian cities, including a Kyiv missile and drone attack that killed five civilians.

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