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The CIA director traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking a NATO member, according to reports, but the Kremlin dismisses the claim as a scare story. Russian foreign intelligence chief confirmed the meeting, while the EU was not informed of the visit.
A cargo ship, the RMS Team, carrying containers to the Russian port of Novorossiysk, caught fire in the Black Sea after a drone attack, forcing its crew to evacuate due to the severity of the situation.
Oil shipments from the key Russian port of Novorossiysk have reportedly fallen for a fifth consecutive week, according to Bloomberg. This decline is attributed to the ongoing threat of Ukrainian strikes, with no oil cargo loaded in the week leading up to August 16.
Moscow's mayor reported that over 600 drones were launched towards the Russian capital overnight, with many intercepted by air defenses. Russian officials attributed the large-scale attack to Ukraine.
Ukraine launched an exceptional attack on Novorossiysk, employing up to 15 different types of missiles and drones, all of which were produced domestically by Ukraine.
A former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol, with unconfirmed reports identifying the victim as a Russian serviceman. This incident follows other Ukrainian military actions, including the destruction of a Russian command post and claims of damaging air defense systems in Crimea.
Ukrainian military spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk stated that Novorossiysk is now the only viable base for Russia's Black Sea Fleet after its inability to fully utilize Crimea as a naval base.
Pressure on Romania's crude oil supplies has eased after Kazakhstan resumed its exports through Russia's Novorossiysk port.
Bloomberg reports that Russia's largest oil terminal on the Black Sea coast, Sheskharis in Novorossiysk, has ceased loading crude oil onto tankers since the morning of July 21, based on shipping data and satellite imagery.
Romania's oil supplies face potential disruption after Kazakhstan suspended shipments through the Novorossiysk CPC terminal.
Oil loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk has been suspended following attacks on two tankers docked for refueling on Sunday.
Ukraine's Naval Forces have announced the destruction of the Russian FSB border patrol vessel Izumrud by a Ukrainian drone near Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk has suspended gasoline sales to private drivers as Russia faces a biting fuel crisis, indicating significant supply issues.
Russia's key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has resumed crude oil loading operations following a drone attack attributed to Ukraine.
Kyiv has confirmed that Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on a major chemical plant in Russia's Perm Krai and oil infrastructure located in Novorossiysk.
Criticism has been raised regarding Austria's high dependence on a single pipeline, the Trans-Alpine Pipeline (TAL), and a single port for its oil supply. Approximately 94% of Austria's consumed oil arrives via TAL, with about 52% originating from Kazakhstan, often via the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
A man was killed by drone debris in a village near Novorossiysk, after Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 69 Ukrainian drones across the country, including in the Krasnodar region.
On April 2, Urals shipped from the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk sold for $116.05 per barrel, while cargoes from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk reached $114.45, Bloomberg reported.
Az odesszai támadásban egy gyerek is meghalt.
A key Russian port in the Baltic Sea has resumed crude oil loading operations after experiencing recent attacks.
A Greek-flagged tanker reported minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object outside the CPC terminal at Novorossiysk, according to its operator.
Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed that two frigates of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, the Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov, were damaged in a strike on the naval base in Novorossiysk.
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, with satellite images indicating damage to at least two Russian ships, and unofficial reports suggesting up to five ships were hit.
Ukraine's Security Service and Armed Forces successfully attacked the seaport in Novorossiysk, Russia, on the night of March 1-2, damaging several Russian naval vessels and oil facilities.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed that strikes were carried out on an oil terminal and a naval base located in Novorossiysk, Russia.
On the night of March 2, drones attacked Novorossiysk, causing a fire at the Russian oil terminal Sheskharis on the Black Sea.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian port of Novorossiysk overnight, causing injuries and damage. Meanwhile, Russian attacks hit an unspecified enterprise in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, causing fires.
Ukrainian drones attacked Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, likely targeting an oil terminal, as the full-scale invasion continues on day 1468.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Approximately 63 million tons of Kazakh crude oil were transported in 2025 via the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline system, operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), the company reported following a meeting of its Corporate Governance Bodies in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 25-26. In total, the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline transported 70.52 million tons of oil last… The post Around 63 Million Tons of Kazakh...
The US State Department warned Ukraine in November 2025 that its attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk threaten US economic interests, according to Ukraine's ambassador to the US.
Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, says Washington issued a formal démarche after Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s Novorossiysk port allegedly affected American-linked investments routed
Black Sea strikes hamper oil flows from Novorossiysk, while crude processing tumbles
Russia has reportedly lost 15% of its oil exports in the first half of August, amounting to around 2.3 million barrels per day, due to disruptions at the key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
Russia's oil shipments have fallen for a fifth consecutive week, with no crude loading from the key Novorossiysk oil terminal in the week leading up to August 16, amidst ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks.
Russia claims to have struck two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, while a Russian drone reportedly crossed into Moldovan airspace during an attack on Ukraine. Separately, a Greek-run tanker carrying Russian oil was also attacked in the Black Sea.
Russia's key Black Sea export terminal in Novorossiysk, which handles significant oil shipments, suspended operations following a drone attack. The incident has heightened fears among residents in other Russian cities previously targeted by drone strikes.
Ukraine has conducted widespread attacks on Russian targets in the Black Sea region, including naval bases and grain terminals in Novorossiysk and Sevastopol, while also claiming to have liberated 745 square kilometers of territory this year.
Residents of Gelendzhik, a Russian resort city, experienced citywide power outages under a drone attack warning, a week after a beach strike killed seven people.
Russia's main Black Sea oil port, Novorossiysk, has resumed crude oil shipments after several days of disruption caused by adverse weather conditions and intensified activity.
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Russia has imposed a ban on nighttime ship traffic at its major Black Sea port of Novorossiysk following recent Ukrainian drone attacks. This measure aims to enhance security at the critical port.
Ukrajinské drony v noci zasiahli ropné tankery pri Novorossijsku, čo viedlo k prerušeniu nakládky ropy na strategickom termináli Kaspického ropovodného konzorcia.
Ukrainian drone attacks have forced a strategic Russian oil refinery to suspend operations and caused power outages in Crimea. These incidents highlight Ukraine's increasing capability to strike targets across Russia, leading to fuel shortages and anger among the Russian populace.
The "Grushova" oil depot of JSC "Chernomortransneft" in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, is on fire, with local residents reporting over 50 explosions and a drone attack.
Agents of the Atesh partisan movement reportedly disabled Russian radar systems in Novorossiysk, making Russian air defenses unable to respond to an anticipated Ukrainian Defense Forces strike on a major oil storage facility.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil tankers and the Primorsk port, causing an oil spill, while Russia conducted extensive drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, resulting in casualties. Both nations reported neutralizing hundreds of aerial threats amidst the intensified cross-border attacks.
Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has resumed limited oil loadings after a drone attack earlier this week forced a full halt to operations.
Russia's Nizhny Novgorodnefteorgsintez (NORSI) oil refinery, one of the country's largest, suspended operations following a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck a Russian frigate, a Kalibr missile carrier, in the port of Novorossiysk. There is speculation whether the vessel was the Admiral Grigorovich or another frigate of the same type.
Trenutno smo pod ukrajinskom gasnom blokadom, ali možemo nadoknaditi gubitak sa juga, ako se ta pupčana vrpca preseče, mađarska ekonomija će stati, poručio je premijer Viktor Orban.
An oil tanker, flagged in Sierra Leone and reportedly en route from Novorossiysk, Russia, to Istanbul, was allegedly hit by a drone near the Bosphorus Strait.
The tanker was off the coast of Novorossiysk and sustained only material damage on its right side; it was sailing without cargo The post A Greek ship was hit by a missile in the Black Sea – The 24…
Ukraine's General Staff confirmed that two vessels of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, the Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov frigates, sustained damage in Novorossiysk.
Ukraine is believed to have hit the Russian frigate Admiral Essen during a drone attack on the city of Novorossiysk on the night of 1-2 March. Russia has used the ship to launch Kalibr cruise missiles at targets in Ukraine.
Ukraine has reportedly attacked an oil terminal in the port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea in southern Russia.
Drones launched by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and Ukraine's defence forces struck Russia's port of Novorossiysk on the night of 1-2 March, hitting naval vessels, air defence systems and oil infrastructure.
A state of emergency has been declared in Novorossiysk, Russia, though the specific reasons for the declaration are not detailed in the provided snippet.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, causing a fire at an oil terminal and damage to buildings. This port is crucial for oil exports and hosts part of the Black Sea Fleet.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike major oil terminal in southern Russia's Novorossiysk The Kyiv Independent
The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, stated that Washington issued an official warning to Ukraine regarding its strikes on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, citing concerns about impacts on American investments.
The US State Department warned Ukraine in November 2025 that its attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk threaten economic interests.
A ship that was attacked off Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has arrived at the Port of Samsun in Türkiye.
At least five grain ships have been attacked near the Russian Black Sea ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse, as Moscow faces heightened Ukrainian strikes impacting its grain exports.
A Greek-owned bulk carrier, the 'ANNA S', was struck by five consecutive drone attacks off Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. All 21 crew members on board were successfully rescued following the incident.
A bulk carrier operating under the San Marino flag was struck by two drones on Friday near the Russian port of Novorossiysk. The incident, confirmed by the republic's Maritime Register, resulted in injuries.
Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, stated that Russia is unlikely to withdraw its Black Sea Fleet from Novorossiysk, even after significant Ukrainian strikes on its warships.
Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.
A new drone attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 30, at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's marine terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia, in the Black Sea, resulting in a fire on the Greek-owned vessel 'NISSOS SIFNOS'.
The largest Russian oil port in the Black Sea, Novorossiysk, has resumed crude loadings following several days of disruption caused by bad weather and increased drone attacks in the nearby area.
Russia temporarily prohibited ships from entering and exiting Novorossiysk port at night, according to Reuters, citing agricultural sector sources, following an attack.
A drone has attacked a tanker while it was loading oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia. The incident prompted the suspension of crude oil transshipment operations.
The Ukrainian Navy has released a satellite image showing the Russian border patrol ship 'Izumrud' lying near a pier, confirming its destruction near Novorossiysk. The image provides visual evidence of the vessel's fate.
Reports indicate that fuel is no longer being sold to private customers in the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, Russia.
Drones struck the Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk overnight, causing over 50 explosions and a large fire at the facility.
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of drone attacks, with Russia striking a funeral procession in Sumy and oil and gas facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava, causing civilian casualties. Ukraine, in turn, claims to have struck a Russian frigate and oil infrastructure, while denying responsibility for an attack on a student dormitory in Luhansk.
Finnish authorities are investigating a suspected violation of its airspace by an unidentified drone near the border with Russia's Leningrad Oblast. The drone sighting prompted an alert in Finland, with officials examining the incident.
Kazakhstan is set to purchase two new single-point mooring systems from the United Arab Emirates. These systems are intended for the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in Novorossiysk and are valued at 106 million.
Ukrainian forces launched powerful strikes on the Russian Black Sea Fleet base in Novorossiysk, potentially damaging the frigate 'Admiral Grigorovich'.
Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says The Straits Times
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that Kyiv has no connection to the incident in Serbia, where explosives were discovered near the TurkStream pipeline.
Sweden's coast guard is investigating the Russian captain of the 228-meter-long tanker Sea Owl I, which was reportedly flying the Comorian flag and is on an EU sanctions list for transporting oil products between Brazil and Russia.
Ukraine's General Staff confirms damage to two Russian Black Sea Fleet ships in Novorossiysk The Kyiv Independent
Sources within Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) have disclosed details of an attack on the Russian frigate Admiral Essen in Novorossiysk port on March 2, stating the ship can no longer fire Kalibr missiles.
On the night of March 2, Ukraine’s Security Service, along with the Defense Forces, struck the sea minesweeper Valentin Pikul and seriously damaged two anti-submarine warfare ships, Yeysk and Kasimov, in a Novorossiysk port attack.
Russia's Key Novorossiysk Export Hub Again Pounded In Large Ukrainian Drone Wave Iran is understandably dominating global headlines, but major events are still happening in oh yeah that other war which has been raging for four plus years in eastern Europe. Like with the Iran conflict theatre, major geopolitical repercussions impacting energy oil prices are coming out of the Ukraine war. An overnight Monday large-scale drone wave from Ukraine has severely damaged Russia's Black S...
Drones from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Alpha Special Operations Center, in collaboration with other defense forces, caused explosions at military and oil facilities in the port of Novorossiysk, which are involved in the conflict.
A Russian Black Sea port in Novorossiysk was reportedly attacked, though details on the nature and perpetrators of the attack are not immediately clear.
A large fire erupted at an oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, following a drone attack on the night of March 2nd.
A large-scale fire broke out overnight at a key oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk after a reported kamikaze drone attack.
The US State Department has reportedly asked the Ukrainian government to avoid striking American interests during its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, following a Ukrainian attack on the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
Russia's oil monopolist Transneft has reduced crude oil pumping by 250,000 barrels per day after a Ukrainian drone attack on a key pumping station serving major oil hubs and ports.