26 Explosions Heard In Novorossiysk: Port, Oil Depot Attacked

• 17.05.2024, 7:37

Drones have made a massive raid on Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation.

At least 26 explosions took place in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Territory, Russia, on the night of May 16-17, and the local seaport was left without electricity. There was also no light in parts of the city, Ukrainian media reported.

Locals reported that the explosions were heard around 3.30. Telegram channels published footage of air defence systems working and a fire in the port.

Locals also claim that there are also fly-ins at the oil depot.

Russian public pages report that drones attacked the Novorossiysk fuel oil terminal and the Transneft terminal.

Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratiev said 10 drones had been shot down in the region.

"Air defence forces suppressed more than 10 drones. The fall of the devices resulted in localised fires, which are now being eliminated," Kondratiev wrote.

Closer to 6 a.m., it was reported that traffic on the main motorway in Novorossiysk was blocked due to numerous UAV strikes. Local authorities also reported that public transport was not working in the city.

Residents of Novorossiysk complained that the air alert in the city was switched on only for a minute and only an hour after the first strikes.