Mayor of Novorossiysk reports naval drone attack

Authorities in Novorossiysk, where the bulk of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is based, said the city was attacked by unmanned boats.

ASTRA Telegram channel reported this, Ukrinform reports.

"There are explosions in Novorossiysk, the mayor announced the repulsion of an attack by unmanned boats," the message says.

It is noted that the mayor of Novorossiysk, Andrey Kravchenko, called for not being in the open space by the sea. He also reminded that "it is unacceptable to take and post photos/videos, means of protection of the city, the work of special and operational services".

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