Overnight, Ukraine executed a drone attack on the Russian port city of Novorossiysk, specifically targeting an oil terminal according to regional authorities. This attack resulted in damage to residential buildings, with three individuals, two women and a man, being hospitalized due to injuries sustained from the attack. The regional operational headquarters confirmed that six apartment buildings and five private homes had been damaged by fragments from downed drones. Fortunately, officials reported no further casualties or damage beyond the immediate vicinity of the oil terminal.

The targeted Sheskharis oil terminal is one of the largest oil and petroleum transshipment facilities in southern Russia and plays a crucial role in the country's oil export infrastructure. Open-source analysis by the independent outlet Astra indicated that the terminal was likely the primary target, as the General Staff of Ukraine previously stated that this facility supports Russian military efforts in the ongoing conflict. This attack highlights the strategic significance of the terminal in the broader context of the war and Ukraine's tactical approach in targeting infrastructure related to Russia's military operations.

In a response to the drone attacks, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that its air defense units intercepted and destroyed a significant number of Ukrainian drones, specifically stating that 172 drones were neutralized. This incident underscores the increasing intensity of the conflict and Ukraine's capabilities in conducting drone strikes, as well as the heightened tensions between the two nations as they continue to engage in military operations.