Alert in Hero City: potential sea attack threat
Alert Sounded Twice by Emergency Sirens in Novorossiysk
A sudden, urgent alarm has been triggered along the coast of Novorossiysk, with the "All Hands on Deck" warning displayed. As of dawn, this historic city, officially known as the Hero City, is bracing for a possible attack utilizing unmanned watercraft, as announced by Novorossiysk's Mayor, Andrei Kravchenko.
Local authorities are urging residents and tourists alike to refrain from capturing or sharing footage of the air defense systems, protective measures, emergency services activities, or operational procedures on social media networks. The alert will be lifted the moment the situation stabilizes and becomes secure.
Previously, the destruction of an American-made boat and Ukrainian sea drones in the Black Sea was reported.
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Last month, Novorossiysk, a crucial Black Sea port, witnessed an upsurge in maritime drone attacks:
- May 2-3 drone offensives: Ukrainian forces deployed Magura V5 sea drones in an assault on naval and aerial targets. On May 2, a Missile-equipped Magura drone brought down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet approximately 50 km west of Novorossiysk - marking the first time a sea drone had destroyed a military aircraft[3][5]. The $50 million Su-30SM, a crucial part of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, plunged into the sea following the strike[3].
- Coordinated attacks: Overnight on May 3, Ukrainian drones attacked Novorossiysk's infrastructure, injuring four civilians and damaging a grain terminal. Authorities declared a state of emergency and claimed the interception of over 170 drones and naval drones in the Black Sea region[3][5].
Countermeasures:
- Heightened air defenses: Russian forces have allegedly stepped up electronic warfare and anti-drone systems in the vicinity of Novorossiysk, although further details remain elusive[3][5].
- Emergency protocols: Disaster response teams have been mobilized, primarily focusing on infrastructure repair and public safety[3].
- Operational statements: The Russian Defense Ministry has emphasized the neutralization of most incoming threats, though independent verification is scarce[3][5].
This escalation follows previous attacks in September 2024 and January 2025, highlighting Novorossiysk's susceptibility to Ukraine’s developing naval drone capabilities[4].
- Despite the potential sea attack threat in Hero City, Novorossiysk, residents and tourists are advised not to photograph or share footage of air defense systems, protective measures, emergency services activities, or operational procedures on Vkontakte or any other social media networks.
- The series of maritime drone attacks that occurred last month in Novorossiysk included the use of Magura V5 sea drones by Ukrainian forces, which led to thedownfall of a Russian Su-30 fighter jet and injuries to four civilians.
- In response to the increasing number of drone attacks, Russian forces have allegedly enhanced electronic warfare and anti-drone systems in Novorossiysk and have mobilized disaster response teams for infrastructure repair and public safety.
- The siren of potential danger in Hero City, a crucial Black Sea port, is a grim reminder of Russia's ongoing struggle against Ukraine's advancing crime-and-justice and general-news headlines.
