Attack on Novorossiysk: Grain terminal shut down, water main damaged
Novorossiysk is clarifying the aftermath of the overnight attack on infrastructure facilities and a naval base. The shelling injured 12 people, damaged a major grain terminal, and disrupted the city's utility networks.
Victims and damage in the residential sector
As a result of the overnight strike on Novorossiysk, 12 local residents required medical attention. Doctors assess the condition of two of them as serious. Seven more people sought outpatient care but did not require hospitalization.
Earlier, it was also reported that an eight-year-old child had tragically died. His six-year-old brother and mother are currently hospitalized. As a result, damage to a school and more than 20 residential buildings was reported in the city.
Port shutdown and public utility collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the naval base in Novorossiysk. He stated that this facility remained the Russian Navy's last stronghold in the Black Sea.
However, the attack also affected civilian logistics. In particular, the port was a vital part of the infrastructure for handling agricultural products. As a result of the attack, the grain terminal was damaged and suspended operations. 8,5 million tons of grain were shipped through this facility annually.
In addition, due to serious damage to the main pipeline, the city has no water supply at all.