Conflict● ElevatedAug 12 · Aug 12, 2026, 12:43 PM
Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk, putting Russia's last Black Sea sanctuary within reach
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en]
Ukraine’s strike on Novorossiysk demonstrates Kyiv’s ability to threaten Russian military infrastructure far beyond the frontline and challenges the assumption that shifting vessels from Crimea can keep them safe.
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