In the early hours of July 3, 2024, the Russian city of Novorossiysk, home to a major naval base and the largest port in Russia and the Black Sea, came under attack by unmanned boats and aerial vehicles (UAVs). The city’s mayor, Andrei Kravchenko, confirmed the attack at 2:41 MSK, urging residents to remain calm and follow safety measures.Local residents reported hearing explosions coming from the sea for about 30 minutes, and some shared videos of the incident on social media. The attack prompted authorities to restrict movement in the area from Isaev Street to Alexino and close access to beaches and the promenade.After approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, at around 4:20 am, Mayor Kravchenko announced that the threat had been lifted, thanking the military for their prompt response and protection of the city. The inspection of the bay was scheduled to continue until 09:00.In a separate incident on the same night, Russian air defense forces reportedly shot down four Ukrainian drones of an airplane type in the Bryansk region, specifically over the Karachevsky, Trubchevsky, and Komarichsky districts. Governor Alexander Bogomaz stated that no injuries or damage were reported.These events occurred amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides engaging in drone warfare. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that their ‘Lance’ drone destroyed a Ukrainian radio-electronic warfare station on the right bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian sources suggested that their ‘Sea Baby’ drones, capable of carrying almost a ton of explosives over 1,000 km, may have been involved in attacks on Russian positions.The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as the conflict shows no signs of abating, with both sides employing increasingly sophisticated unmanned technologies in their military operations.
Key points
- Novorossiysk, a major Russian naval base and port city, was attacked by unmanned boats and aerial vehicles on July 3, 2024.
- The attack lasted about 1 hour and 40 minutes before authorities declared the threat lifted.
- On the same night, Russian air defense forces reportedly shot down four Ukrainian drones in the Bryansk region.
- Both Russia and Ukraine continue to employ sophisticated unmanned technologies in their military operations.
Contradictions👾While most sources report the attack on Novorossiysk as occurring on July 3, 2024, one source incorrectly states the date as June 3, which contradicts all other reports.
