Novorossiysk.
city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia
- Reports this week
- 7
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 84
What's happening
Active this week
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Due to drone attacks closing the Black Sea route, grain exports from southern Russia are increasingly relying on alternative export gateways, including Murmansk.Some support1 report1 development inside
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KSK operates a grain terminal in Novorossiysk while the Ministry of Agriculture monitors the situation in Krasnodar.Some support1 report
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Marco Rubio discusses at the UN General Assembly how Ukrainian military strikes against Russian infrastructure, including Novorossiysk, are impacting the ongoing war.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The ongoing conflict continues with strikes on infrastructure, impacting Novorossiysk, a key oil and military port, amid calls for restraint and discussions involving Trump and the Kremlin.Some support5 reports
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Ongoing attacks and strikes in various locations across Ukraine, including Novorossiysk, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kramatorsk, involving both military targets and civilian casualties.Some support1 report
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Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and hit a Russian frigate named "Essen" while it was in Novorossiysk.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ukrainian forces struck the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk on September 11, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Ukrainian attacks on Novorossiysk infrastructure were reported on August 12, 2026.Well supported14 reports
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Kyiv targeted southern ports, including Novorossiysk, while OPEC+ adhered to quotas and production decline was commented on by Alexander Novak.Some support1 report
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Operational updates detail the presence of an improved Kilo-class submarine in the Novorossiysk harbor, the relocation of Sevastopol warships, and Novorossiysk's role as a key oil export hub.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Ongoing drone attacks and border incidents involving Novorossiysk and Moldova, where Novorossiysk is a major oil and grain outlet.Some support9 reports1 development inside
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A vessel linked to the Kremlin is operating from Novorossiysk on the Novorossiysk–Tartus route.Some support1 report
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A pre-trial detention center was located in Novorossiysk, and court proceedings were held in Gelendzhik.Some support1 report
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EU forces inspect a tanker sailing from Benin, registered in Cameroon, and heading toward Denmark, near Novorossiysk.Some support1 report
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Due to attacks on the Novorosiysky port, MSC has suspended bookings, leading to calls for international support from Ankara for affected companies.Some support20 reports1 development inside
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A vessel was towed from the Novorossiysk area to the Turkish port of Samsun.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Operational status of Novorossiysk indicates blocked Black Sea Fleet operations and an 80% decline in Russian exports.Some support1 report
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Both Novorossiysk and Odessa ports are currently under attack and facing operational risks.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russian terminals, constraining grain exports and stalling ceasefire talks.Some support2 reports
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Russia conducts attacks on Black Sea ports including Gelendzhik, targets oil facilities in Odesa, and strikes Kharkiv.Some support8 reports2 developments inside
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Ukraine is aiming to cut off supplies to Crimea through coordinated attacks on targets in Odesa and Novorossiysk.Some support7 reports
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A carrier flying the flag of Liberia was attacked while operating near Novorossiysk.Some support1 report
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Attacks are targeting key oil export infrastructure based in Novorossiysk, with reports mentioning the Caspian Pipeline Consortium and requests from JD Vance.Well supported23 reports2 developments inside
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Drone attacks targeted a key rocket manufacturing facility and caused oil exports to be suspended in Novorossiysk.Some support1 report
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A drone attack disrupted the Black Sea port at Novorossiysk, while a separate refinery in Orsk shut down following attacks.Some support1 report
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Kyiv targeted Russian assets in Novorossiysk, while the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal continued handling Kazakh oil exports.Some support2 reports
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Novorossiysk, a major crude oil export terminal, is located within the Krasnodar Krai administrative region.Some support3 reports
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Attacks target critical infrastructure in Novorossiysk while Donald Trump promises Ukraine Patriot interceptors, amid global stability concerns from the war with Iran.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Novorossiysk is a Black Sea port in Russia, and OZK operates a grain terminal located there.Some support4 reports
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Anapa is a target of Ukrainian drones, and the Russian naval base in Novoriyosky is currently under attack.Well supported48 reports
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Air attacks between warring countries targeted Novorossiysk (naval base/port city), Sumy, and Krasnodar.Some support8 reports
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Ukraine attacks Russian port at Gelendzhik, while supply lines face disruptions from East Asia and the Far East.Some support1 report
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Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik, and Belgorod, which serves as a logistical hub for Ukrainian military operations.Some support6 reports
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Attacks affect oil terminal operations in the Black Sea region, leading to disruptions in global trade routes.Some support3 reports
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Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the international community observes that Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, is heavily reliant on northern corridors and Novorossiysk port for its oil exports via Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Amid ongoing attacks, reports detail a cargo ship strike near Novorossiysk, a refinery hit in Bashkortostan, and the strain on missile supplies to Ukraine.Well supported17 reports
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Nadezhda was registered in Cameroon and was near Novorossiysk when it was attacked.Some support2 reports
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Ukrainian forces conducted strikes against Russian targets near Novorossiysk, including sinking a ship and hitting a patrol vessel in Gelendzhik.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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An attack took place near Novorossiysk on August 1, involving a container ship owned by Rosatom, whose CEO is Alexey Likhachev.Well supported4 reports
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Ukraine used a drone to damage a Russian sub in Novorossiysk. America seeks defenses against threats seen in Novorossiysk.Well supported4 reports
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A resident in Novorossiysk used a Telegram channel to post comments regarding current events.Some support1 report
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Ukrainian strikes target the Novorossiysk base, which Russia uses as a Black Sea hub.Well supported19 reports1 development inside
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The twin town link between Plymouth and Novorossiysk has been severed due to the Russian invasion, prompting political action from an MP.Some support2 reports
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Novorossiysk is identified as a city located in Russia.Some support2 reports
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Drone strikes hit Russian refineries and ports in Novorossiysk, causing fuel shortages and leading to the flight of an oligarch to Cyprus.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Around Novorossiysk this week
News at the entities that move Novorossiysk most-
Armed Forces of Ukraine OperationalThe Defence Procurement Agency is procuring UAVs for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, overseen by the Ministry of Defence.Moves Novorossiysk
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Kyiv OperationalRussia and Kyiv face simultaneous drone attacks on major cities alongside talks aimed at ending the war.Moves Novorossiysk
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Krasnodar Krai StructuralStrikes occurred in Krasnodar Krai on September 28, 2026.Moves Novorossiysk
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Crimea OperationalDenys was kidnapped and taken to a camp in Russian-occupied Crimea. His case is now being investigated by the FSB in Moscow.Moves Novorossiysk
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Sevastopol OperationalThe International Criminal Court reaffirms support for international judicial mechanisms regarding armed aggression in Crimea.Moves Novorossiysk
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Security Service of Ukraine OperationalSecurity Service of Ukraine uncovered FSB reconnaissance activity and treason, and conducted strikes on defense forces locations in Kramatorsk.Moves Novorossiysk
Connections
The 40 strongest of 84, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kyiv Operational
Kyiv/Ukrainian forces are actively targeting Novorossiysk's infrastructure with military strikes and drones.
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Krasnodar Krai Structural
Novorossiysk is a city formally located within the administrative boundaries of Krasnodar Krai.
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Caspian Pipeline Consortium Structural
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium operates its oil export terminal and infrastructure within the port of Novorossiysk.
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Armed Forces of Ukraine Operational
The Armed Forces of Ukraine conducts military strikes and operations targeting the city of Novorossiysk.
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Crimea Operational
Novorossiysk's operational status is directly impacted by the geopolitical status and isolation of the Crimean peninsula.
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Oman Shared context
Novorossiysk functions as a key loading point on the trade routes supplying the market of Oman.
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Transneft Structural
Transneft maintains an operational oil terminal within the boundaries of Novorossiysk.
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MSC Operational
MSC suspended bookings and services at the Novorossiysk port following attacks on the facility.
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OZK Structural
OZK owns and operates a grain terminal located in Novorossiysk.
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Essen Transactional
Essen's major assets were functionally transferred into the Novorossiysk operational sphere.
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Sevastopol Operational
Functional movement of military assets from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk was observed.
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Africa Operational
Novorossiysk's grain export disruptions directly influence food supply and raise food prices in Africa.
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Security Service of Ukraine Operational
Service members associated with the Security Service of Ukraine conducted a strike targeting locations in Novorossiysk.
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Middle East Operational
Novorossiysk's role as a major exporter of grain and oil directly influences the economic stability and supply chains of the Middle East.
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Kazakhstan Structural
Novorossiysk functions as the critical logistical node through which the majority of Kazakhstan's oil exports are routed to international markets.
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Turkey Structural
Turkish authorities control transit permits for the Black Sea, structurally impacting Novorossiysk's port operations.
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The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation issues regulations that govern the movement of goods through Novorossiysk.
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Europe Shared context
Novorossiysk's supply disruptions in the Black Sea region affect European markets.
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Odesa Operational
The two port cities compete for trade flows in the Black Sea grain export market, which is currently disrupted by attacks.
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America Operational
America is seeking defenses in response to threats observed in Novorossiysk.
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Tengizchevroil Structural
Tengizchevroil operates via a Black Sea terminal located near Novorossiysk.
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Gelendzhik Mentioned together
Both Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik were reported to have suffered damage from drone strikes.
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Plymouth Shared context
The relationship is defined by a historical twinning arrangement and shared geographical naming conventions.
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Gujarat Transactional
Crude oil is shipped from Novorossiysk to Gujarat.
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Egypt Transactional
Novorossiysk serves as a port for wheat coasters that trade to Egypt.
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Nadezhda Transactional
Nadezhda, an infrastructure entity, was observed departing from Novorossiysk.
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Nadezhda Shared context
Nadezhda was geographically located near Novorossiysk during a specific attack event.
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Krasnodar Shared context
Novorossiysk is administratively located within the Krasnodar region, which serves as its regional context.
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Donald Trump Shared context
The relationship is defined by shared geopolitical context regarding US warnings affecting Black Sea operations.
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Anapa Shared context
The two resort towns share a geographical context and are subject to similar external threats, including drone attacks.
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Ankara Operational
The relationship is characterized by calls for regional support regarding Black Sea trade threats affecting Novorossiysk.
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Telegram Shared context
Residents of Novorossiysk utilize Telegram channels for commentary and information exchange.
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Kuban Shared context
The two locations share coastlines and are affected by ongoing oil spills.
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Liberia Shared context
A Liberian-flagged carrier was reported attacked near Novorossiysk.
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Donetsk Operational
Novorossiysk serves as an export point for grain sourced from the Donetsk region.
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Rosatom Mentioned together
Evidence describes an attack near Novorossiysk but does not mention Rosatom or any coupling between the two entities.
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Fred Thomas Shared context
Fred Thomas is seeking to rename a road in Novorossiysk honoring the city.
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Vadim Kharchenko Shared context
The person Vadim Kharchenko was detained in the center of Novorossiysk.
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Baltics Shared context
Novorossiysk is situated in the Black Sea region, which is part of the broader geopolitical context affecting global trade routes shared with the Baltics.
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Ukrainian Navy Shared context
The Ukrainian Navy operates in the vicinity of Novorossiysk, which serves as a geographical operational context.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- Due to drone attacks closing the Black Sea route, grain exports from southern Russia are increasingly relying on alternative export gateways, including Murmansk.
- KSK operates a grain terminal in Novorossiysk while the Ministry of Agriculture monitors the situation in Krasnodar.
- Marco Rubio discusses at the UN General Assembly how Ukrainian military strikes against Russian infrastructure, including Novorossiysk, are impacting the ongoing war.
- The ongoing conflict continues with strikes on infrastructure, impacting Novorossiysk, a key oil and military port, amid calls for restraint and discussions involving Trump and the Kremlin.
- Ongoing attacks and strikes in various locations across Ukraine, including Novorossiysk, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kramatorsk, involving both military targets and civilian casualties.
- Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and hit a Russian frigate named "Essen" while it was in Novorossiysk.
- Ukrainian forces struck the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk on September 11, 2026.
- Kyiv targeted southern ports, including Novorossiysk, while OPEC+ adhered to quotas and production decline was commented on by Alexander Novak.
- Ongoing drone attacks and border incidents involving Novorossiysk and Moldova, where Novorossiysk is a major oil and grain outlet.
- A vessel linked to the Kremlin is operating from Novorossiysk on the Novorossiysk–Tartus route.
- A pre-trial detention center was located in Novorossiysk, and court proceedings were held in Gelendzhik.
August 2026
27 events- Ukrainian attacks on Novorossiysk infrastructure were reported on August 12, 2026.
- Operational updates detail the presence of an improved Kilo-class submarine in the Novorossiysk harbor, the relocation of Sevastopol warships, and Novorossiysk's role as a key oil export hub.
- EU forces inspect a tanker sailing from Benin, registered in Cameroon, and heading toward Denmark, near Novorossiysk.
- Due to attacks on the Novorosiysky port, MSC has suspended bookings, leading to calls for international support from Ankara for affected companies.
- A vessel was towed from the Novorossiysk area to the Turkish port of Samsun.
- Operational status of Novorossiysk indicates blocked Black Sea Fleet operations and an 80% decline in Russian exports.
- Both Novorossiysk and Odessa ports are currently under attack and facing operational risks.
- Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russian terminals, constraining grain exports and stalling ceasefire talks.
- Russia conducts attacks on Black Sea ports including Gelendzhik, targets oil facilities in Odesa, and strikes Kharkiv.
- Ukraine is aiming to cut off supplies to Crimea through coordinated attacks on targets in Odesa and Novorossiysk.
- A carrier flying the flag of Liberia was attacked while operating near Novorossiysk.
- Attacks are targeting key oil export infrastructure based in Novorossiysk, with reports mentioning the Caspian Pipeline Consortium and requests from JD Vance.
- Drone attacks targeted a key rocket manufacturing facility and caused oil exports to be suspended in Novorossiysk.
- A drone attack disrupted the Black Sea port at Novorossiysk, while a separate refinery in Orsk shut down following attacks.
- Kyiv targeted Russian assets in Novorossiysk, while the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal continued handling Kazakh oil exports.
- Novorossiysk, a major crude oil export terminal, is located within the Krasnodar Krai administrative region.
- Attacks target critical infrastructure in Novorossiysk while Donald Trump promises Ukraine Patriot interceptors, amid global stability concerns from the war with Iran.
- Novorossiysk is a Black Sea port in Russia, and OZK operates a grain terminal located there.
- Anapa is a target of Ukrainian drones, and the Russian naval base in Novoriyosky is currently under attack.
- Air attacks between warring countries targeted Novorossiysk (naval base/port city), Sumy, and Krasnodar.
- Ukraine attacks Russian port at Gelendzhik, while supply lines face disruptions from East Asia and the Far East.
- Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik, and Belgorod, which serves as a logistical hub for Ukrainian military operations.
- Attacks affect oil terminal operations in the Black Sea region, leading to disruptions in global trade routes.
- Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the international community observes that Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, is heavily reliant on northern corridors and Novorossiysk port for its oil exports via Kazakhstan.
- Amid ongoing attacks, reports detail a cargo ship strike near Novorossiysk, a refinery hit in Bashkortostan, and the strain on missile supplies to Ukraine.
- Nadezhda was registered in Cameroon and was near Novorossiysk when it was attacked.
- An attack took place near Novorossiysk on August 1, involving a container ship owned by Rosatom, whose CEO is Alexey Likhachev.
July 2026
6 events- Ukrainian forces conducted strikes against Russian targets near Novorossiysk, including sinking a ship and hitting a patrol vessel in Gelendzhik.
- Ukraine used a drone to damage a Russian sub in Novorossiysk. America seeks defenses against threats seen in Novorossiysk.
- A resident in Novorossiysk used a Telegram channel to post comments regarding current events.
- Ukrainian strikes target the Novorossiysk base, which Russia uses as a Black Sea hub.
- The twin town link between Plymouth and Novorossiysk has been severed due to the Russian invasion, prompting political action from an MP.
- Novorossiysk is identified as a city located in Russia.
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June 2026
3 events- Drone strikes hit Russian refineries and ports in Novorossiysk, causing fuel shortages and leading to the flight of an oligarch to Cyprus.
- Historical data from 2012 detailing the geography and infrastructure issues in Novorossiysk, Sochi, and Crimea.
- In 2012, Vadim Kharchenko was detained in Novorossiysk center and subsequently convicted in Krasnodar Krai.