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strikeAug 12, 2026

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says a nighttime blitz damages Russia’s Black Sea naval stronghold

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Ukrainian anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones and sea drones blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a “unique” nighttime operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.

Source: The Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • The Associated PressBy The Associated Press

    Ukrainian anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones and sea drones blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a “unique” nighttime operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. Cutting-edge drones developed by Kyiv since Russia invaded m…

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