Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities
Overnight attacks on port cities in both Russia and Ukraine left three people dead, including a child in the Russian city of Novorossiysk, where dozens of buildings were also damaged.
Port cities on both sides of the war were struck overnight, leaving a total of three people dead. Among the hardest-hit locations was Novorossiysk, a major Russian port on the Black Sea, where a child was among those killed.
Damage in Novorossiysk
The city's mayor described the night as "horrific," saying dozens of buildings were damaged in the attack. Novorossiysk has repeatedly come under attack during the course of the war, given its significance as a Russian Black Sea port.
Ukrainian port also hit
Attacks were also reported on a Ukrainian port city during the same overnight period, though further details of that strike have not yet been disclosed. Combined, the overnight attacks on port cities in both countries brought the death toll to three.
The strikes underline the ongoing exchange of attacks on port infrastructure, which holds strategic military and economic importance for both sides in the war. Further details on the methods used in the attacks and any additional casualties have not yet been made public.
