Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian strikes on Novorossiysk naval base

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out strikes on a naval base in Novorossiysk last night, more than 300 kilometers from the front line, Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

"Last night, the Defense Forces of Ukraine conducted a unique operation to strike the naval base in Novorossiysk - the last major stronghold of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea, located more than 300 kilometers from the front line," he wrote.

According to the Ukrainian president, the attack involved Palianytsia jet-powered drones, Neptune missiles and unmanned maritime systems.

Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces had confirmed strikes on air defense positions, berths and infrastructure at the seaport.