UAV

UAV event in Novorossiysk area, Russian Federation on Tue 18th August 2026

18th August 2026

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At least five grain ships were hit by drones near Russia's Black Sea ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse on August 17-18, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Four vessels were hit on August 18 and a fifth on August 17, the first confirmed attacks on grain ships serving the affected Russian ports. The Russian-flagged Victoria V was among those hit, while a fire aboard the Liberian-flagged Anna S left it unable to continue its voyage. #Russia

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