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Novorossiysk, 12.08 — one of Ukraine’s most successful strikes on one of Russia’s best-protected cities.
1 - NKHP grain/fuel terminals — multiple hits on grain storage, elevators, and transport infrastructure. NKHP handles ~12% of Russian grain exports.
2 - Russian Navy base — Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen frigates were likely damaged. A minesweeper, research ship Viktor Cherokov, Project 22160 patrol ship, intelligence ship Priazovye, and a cargo vessel may also have been hit. Submarine brigade infrastructure was damaged too.
3 - Sheskharis oil terminal — main berths were hit, including Berth 1 for Aframax/Suezmax tankers. An Aframax tanker may have been struck during loading; satellite images show fire damage, firefighting foam and oil in the water.
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