{"id":3016,"date":"2023-08-04T16:54:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T16:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thisbiginfluence.com\/?p=3016"},"modified":"2023-08-04T16:54:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T16:54:16","slug":"russian-ship-hit-in-novorossiysk-black-sea-drone-attack-ukraine-sources-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thisbiginfluence.com\/?p=3016","title":{"rendered":"Russian ship hit in Novorossiysk, Black Sea drone attack, Ukraine sources say"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"e1j2237y5 bbc-q4ibpr ebmt73l0\">\n<div class=\"bbc-1atl7vu euvj3t14\">\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"bbc-ccegd7 euvj3t12\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" class=\"bbc-1a3w4ok euvj3t11\">By James Waterhouse in Kyiv &amp; Kathryn Armstrong in London<\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\" class=\"bbc-1p92jtu euvj3t10\">BBC Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"e1j2237y6 bbc-q4ibpr ebmt73l0\"><time datetime=\"2023-08-04\" class=\"bbc-1dafq0j e1mklfmt0\">4 August 2023, 05:35 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2023-08-04\" class=\"bbc-1dafq0j e1mklfmt0\">Up to date 33 minutes in the past<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"e1wxwc760 bbc-1bh6w8m ebmt73l0\">\n<figure class=\"bbc-1qdcvv9 e1aczekt0\">\n<div class=\"bbc-rl27ak e1p9mbna1\"><amp-iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin\" layout=\"fill\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/polling.bbc.co.uk\/ws\/av-embeds\/cps\/news\/world-europe-66402046\/p0g4v9ts\/en-GB\/amp\" title=\"Media player\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-e2e=\"media-player\"><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bbc-1b4920d e1cpbhy72\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/512xn\/p0g4vc2k.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/240xn\/p0g4vc2k.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/320xn\/p0g4vc2k.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/480xn\/p0g4vc2k.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/624xn\/p0g4vc2k.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/800xn\/p0g4vc2k.jpg 800w\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"bbc-1k5stce e1cpbhy70\">To play this content material, please allow JavaScript, or strive a special browser<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/noscript><\/amp-iframe><\/div><figcaption dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-1woqkw9 e6i104o0\"><span class=\"bbc-m04vo2\">Video caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch: Video provided by Ukraine&#8217;s safety providers exhibits the drone hitting a Russian vessel<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\"><b>A Russian naval ship has been broken in a Ukrainian naval drone assault within the Black Sea, Ukrainian sources say. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The assault reportedly occurred close to the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which is a significant hub for Russian exports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Russia&#8217;s defence ministry stated it had repelled a Ukrainian assault on its naval base there which concerned two sea drones, however didn&#8217;t admit any harm. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">However Ukrainian safety service sources say the Olenegorsky Gornyak was hit and suffered a critical breach. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">They instructed the BBC a sea drone was carrying 450kg (992lb) of dynamite when it hit the ship. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Russia made no point out of any harm in its report of the incident. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Sea drones are small, unmanned vessels which function on or beneath the water&#8217;s floor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">A video despatched to the BBC by a supply with Ukraine&#8217;s safety service seems to indicate the drone approaching a ship regarded as the Olenegorsky Gornyak. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The footage exhibits a vessel travelling proper as much as the facet of a ship earlier than the feed cuts out, apparently on impression. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">One other unverified video is believed to indicate the ship itemizing to at least one facet. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The Olenegorsky Gornyak is a touchdown ship, designed to launch amphibious forces near shore for seashore landings but additionally to dock and rapidly unload cargo at ports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Any harm to it could intervene with Russia&#8217;s efforts to resupply forces preventing in occupied southern Ukraine, though the Russian fleet is unlikely to be considerably impacted. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The Novorossiysk port quickly suspended any motion of ships following the assault, in keeping with the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which hundreds oil on to tankers on the port.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-europe-66373052\" class=\"focusIndicatorReducedWidth bbc-n8oauk e1p3sufg0\">Research by BBC Verify suggests<\/a> Ukraine has carried out no less than 11 assaults with sea drones &#8211; concentrating on army ships and Russia&#8217;s naval base in Sevastopol, in addition to Novorossiysk harbour in a earlier assault.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">That is primarily based on bulletins by Russian and Ukrainian authorities, and native media reviews. Ukrainian defence sources have instructed CNN that sea drones had additionally been utilized in an assault on the Kerch Bridge in Crimea in July.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Friday&#8217;s assault comes only a few days after Ukraine revealed the exterior look and a few particulars of what they&#8217;ve described as their &#8220;new&#8221; weapon &#8211; unmanned naval drones. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The truth is, Ukraine has been utilizing these drones to assault Russian ships since final 12 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The vessels signify a brand new stage within the evolution of naval warfare, the place small, unmanned boats can inflict harm on giant ships with highly effective weaponry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">This isn&#8217;t the primary time Ukraine has tried to hit the Novorossiysk port, and the explanations are apparent. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Round 1.8m barrels of oil are exported from there day by day &#8211; round 2% of the worldwide provide. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Additionally it is an vital naval base for Moscow. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Clashes within the sea have elevated in latest weeks, after Russia deserted a UN deal that enabled grain to be safely exported between Russia and Ukraine throughout the water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Ukrainian ports have been pummelled by Russian drones and Kyiv appears to have been eager to reply. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Additionally it is extra keen to confess to strikes involving sea drones than the assaults seen additional inside Russia. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Friday&#8217;s incident exhibits<b> &#8220;<\/b>it&#8217;s doable to successfully perform some operations which can lower Russia&#8217;s maritime affect, army affect on the Black Sea,&#8221; President Zelensky&#8217;s adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak instructed the BBC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">President Zelensky has warned of the warfare &#8220;coming to Russia&#8221;, regardless of suggesting a peace summit may occur &#8220;as early because the autumn&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Neither facet seems overly eager to set the situations for that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Earlier this week, Russia attacked huge Black Sea ports of Odesa and Chornomorsk, the place authorities stated 60,000 tonnes of grain had been destroyed, in addition to ports on the River Danube.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Individually on Friday, Russia additionally stated it had downed 10 Ukrainian aerial drones over Crimea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\"><i class=\"bbc-h1y5j7 eih42320\">Extra reporting by BBC Confirm and BBC Russian<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-europe-66402046.amp\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By James Waterhouse in Kyiv &amp; 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