Ukraine May Have Disabled Two Russian Frigates After Strike on Novorossiysk

A Ukrainian strike on the Russian port of Novorossiysk may have left two Russian frigates unable to launch missiles, according to preliminary assessments. The reported damage could reduce Russia’s ability to conduct naval strikes from the Black Sea and complicate operations at a strategically important facility. Details about the vessels’ condition remain limited, and independent verification has not yet established the full extent of the impact. Russian authorities have not confirmed the assessment, while Ukraine has not publicly disclosed all operational details.