https://t.co/7VimyxPmUO
Bykov also damaged. pic.twitter.com/gidejGp9Bi— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) August 12, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff says that the overnight drone and missile attack on the Russian naval base at Novorossiysk damaged four Russian warships: the Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen, a Buyan-M-class corvette, and the Vasily Bykov. pic.twitter.com/3Vz5JaJH0D
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) August 12, 2026
🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡️ WATCH: Footage from Novorossiysk Port shows the aftermath of reported Ukrainian drone strikes targeting grain terminals and other port infrastructure.
▶️ The two largest grain terminals have reportedly halted operations following the attacks.#Ukraine #Russia… pic.twitter.com/C7xuMVuJNh
— Mr. Guardian (@MrGGuardian) August 12, 2026
#Russia #włączprawdę #TVRepublika https://t.co/zdp8oBo4S3
— Telewizja Republika 🇵🇱 #włączprawdę (@RepublikaTV) August 12, 2026
#Novorossiysk Op. was 1st coordinated strike using
🇺🇦Polyanitsa/Peklo/Bars/Long Neptune alongside MICH/FirePoint/Ramsay/Sichen/Trust/Khariok/Bober
Liutyi/Dovbush UAVs + Sargan & Mamai USV. Frigates Admiral Essen & Admiral Makarov, a large landing ship, a corvette were damaged⬇️ pic.twitter.com/dJlp5Z61UJ— 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸Midobecker 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@midobecker_1) August 12, 2026
❗️#Exilenova+ satellite analysis of the August 12 #Novorossiysk strike shows extensive damage at three key sites:
the NKHP grain and fuel-oil terminals, Russia’s naval base and the Sheskharis oil-export terminal. #Palianytsia #Neptune and #Magura went on all night pic.twitter.com/W6M0axidXF— LOrion (@LOrion) August 12, 2026
Russian grain exports face further disruption as alternative Black Sea routes already strained after earlier Ukrainian port strikes this summer.
Oil terminal fires in the region add to ongoing pressure on Russian energy infrastructure hit in previous weeks.
Ukrainian long-range drone campaigns continue expanding deeper into Russian territory with similar combined missile and sea drone tactics reported in other coastal areas.
Civilian infrastructure damage reports rise on both sides as overnight exchanges intensify across the southern front.
Russian Black Sea Fleet relocation efforts keep failing to find lasting safe harbors after repeated Ukrainian successes.
Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Novorossiysk with Neptune missiles and drones
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/unique-strike-ukraine-hits-russian-naval-1786525940.html
Sea drones jet drones and Neptune missiles hit one Russian port in a single night
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/12/sea-drones-jet-drones-and-neptune-missiles-hit-one-russian-port-in-a-single-night/
h/t Panarin555