Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk, damaging naval base and grain terminals

On August 12, 2026, Ukraine launched overnight strikes on the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, damaging a naval base and grain terminals. The attack killed at least three people and prompted a state of emergency in the city. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the strikes hit Russia's last Black Sea naval stronghold. Two grain terminals halted operations following the attack. According to the Financial Times, Ukraine agreed to stop striking tankers using the port at the request of the United States.