Satellite images show traces of fire from Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk

Roman Petrenko — Sunday, 19 May 2024, 13:36

The media has posted satellite images showing the aftermath of the joint Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) drone strike on Novorossiysk in Russia.

Source: Radio Liberty's Russian Service

Details: Satellite images taken on 18 May reportedly show traces of fire on the territory of the Novorossiysk sea trade port, where a fire broke out after a strike by Ukrainian drones on the night of 16-17 May. 

The images show damage to at least one tank on the territory of OJSC IPP, which transships oil products, liquid mineral fertilisers and vegetable oils. 

Background: On the night of 16-17 May, DIU and SSU drones hit a number of Russian military facilities in Novorossiysk and temporarily occupied Sevastopol.

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