The Russia-Ukraine war has witnessed another major escalation after Ukraine carried out an overnight strike on Novorossiysk, a key Russian Black Sea port and naval base.

According to Ukrainian officials, the operation involved missiles, aerial drones and sea drones, targeting Russian air-defence systems and port infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the operation as unique and said it targeted what he called a major remaining stronghold of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.

The attack reportedly damaged several buildings in Novorossiysk, including schools and a college, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Russia’s southern Krasnodar region also came under a major drone attack, with the regional governor saying several hundred drones were involved.

Meanwhile, fuel shortages are reportedly emerging in Moscow and surrounding areas, with some petrol stations experiencing shortages. Ukraine has also accused Russia of intensifying strikes on fuel and logistical infrastructure, including petrol stations.

Elsewhere, Ukrainian authorities reported Russian drone attacks in Zaporizhzhia, while Zelenskyy warned that Russia could be preparing for another military mobilisation. Moscow has denied the claim.

Zelenskyy also accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, including strikes targeting Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia.

Watch the full report for the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, Black Sea naval operations, Russian attacks, Ukrainian drone strikes and the growing military escalation.

Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Black Sea Naval Base as Moscow Intensifies Attacks

Moscow claimed on Wednesday that Washington and London helped Ukraine orchestrate an unprecedented strike on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea last week.

"There is not the slightest doubt that the attack was planned in advance using Western intelligence assets, NATO satellite equipment, and reconnaissance aircraft," Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.&nbsp;

The missile strike was carried out "in close coordination with the American and British intelligence services," she added.

Ukraine claimed responsibility for a missile attack that on Friday struck the headquarters of Moscow's Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea, sparking a huge fire.

Moscow said that the attack left one Russian serviceman missing, while Kyiv claimed that the strike killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, Viktor Sokolov.

Moscow has however denied the claim.

Undated footage broadcast Wednesday by the Russian defence ministry's Zvezda TV channel showed Sokolov saying that the Black Sea Fleet was "fulfilling the tasks the command has set."

Since sending troops to Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin has accused Western powers of de-facto fighting against Moscow by providing financial and military support to Kyiv.

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Moscow claimed on Wednesday that Washington and London helped Ukraine orchestrate an unprecedented strike on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea last week.

Moscow claimed on Wednesday that Washington and London helped Ukraine orchestrate an unprecedented strike on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea last week. "There is not the slightest doubt that the attack was planned in advance using Western intelligence assets, NATO satellite equipment, and reconnaissance aircraft," Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The missile strike was carried out "in close coordination with the American and British intelligence services," she added. Ukraine claimed responsibility for a missile attack that on Friday struck the headquarters of Moscow's Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea, sparking a huge fire. Moscow said that the attack left one Russian serviceman missing, while Kyiv claimed that the strike killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, Viktor Sokolov. Moscow has however denied the claim. Undated footage broadcast Wednesday by the Russian defence ministry's Zvezda TV channel showed Sokolov saying that the Black Sea Fleet was "fulfilling the tasks the command has set." Since sending troops to Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin has accused Western powers of de-facto fighting against Moscow by providing financial and military support to Kyiv. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Moscow alleges US, UK aided Ukraine missile strike on Crimea naval headquarters

Russia claimed on Tuesday (August 22) that it had destroyed a Ukrainian military "reconnaissance boat" near Russian gas infrastructure in the Black Sea. This becomes the latest episode of the incessant clashes in the waterway since Moscow's withdrawal from a major grain export deal.&nbsp;

In recent weeks, both warring sides have escalated attacks in the Black Sea, especially after Russia pulled out of the United Nations-brokered deal that had allowed the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the shipping hub.&nbsp;

On one side Ukraine has attacked Russian ships in its waters and the Crimean Peninsula, and Moscow on the other hand has repeatedly bombed Ukrainian port infrastructure in the sea and on the Danube.&nbsp;

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Moscow's defence ministry said on Telegram that a Sukhoi Su-30sm jet from Russia's Black Sea Fleet destroyed a "reconnaissance boat" belonging to Ukraine's armed forces "in the area of Russian gas production facilities in the Black Sea".&nbsp;

Apart from that, the ministry did not provide details on what kind of boat had been destroyed, or where exactly the incident had taken place.&nbsp;

A 51-year-old man was killed and another man was wounded after Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region endured a barrage of Russian attacks overnight, a local official said Tuesday.&nbsp;

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<h2>Attack on Zaporizhzhia</h2>

Zaporizhzhia military administration chief Yurii Malashko claimed in a Telegram post that the region was hit around 96 times by missiles and shells during the past 24 hours.&nbsp;

He also said that after missile and drone strikes, homes were damaged in Zaporizhzhia city. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine later said that a blaze in the city covering 200 square metres was extinguished.&nbsp;

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Malashko added that Russia also attacked multiple towns on the front line, using artillery, multiple rocket launchers and jets.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a local official from Kryvyi Rih claimed that more than 20 homes and power infrastructure were damaged after Russian missiles struck the central city on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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Russia claimed on Tuesday (August 22) that it had destroyed a Ukrainian military "reconnaissance boat" near Russian gas infrastructure in the Black Sea. This becomes the latest episode of the incessant clashes in the waterway since Moscow's withdrawal from a major grain export deal.

Russia claimed on Tuesday (August 22) that it had destroyed a Ukrainian military "reconnaissance boat" near Russian gas infrastructure in the Black Sea. This becomes the latest episode of the incessant clashes in the waterway since Moscow's withdrawal from a major grain export deal. In recent weeks, both warring sides have escalated attacks in the Black Sea, especially after Russia pulled out of the United Nations-brokered deal that had allowed the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the shipping hub. On one side Ukraine has attacked Russian ships in its waters and the Crimean Peninsula, and Moscow on the other hand has repeatedly bombed Ukrainian port infrastructure in the sea and on the Danube. Also read: Wagner chief Prigozhin releases first video since failed coup against Putin Moscow's defence ministry said on Telegram that a Sukhoi Su-30sm jet from Russia's Black Sea Fleet destroyed a "reconnaissance boat" belonging to Ukraine's armed forces "in the area of Russian gas production facilities in the Black Sea". Apart from that, the ministry did not provide details on what kind of boat had been destroyed, or where exactly the incident had taken place. A 51-year-old man was killed and another man was wounded after Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region endured a barrage of Russian attacks overnight, a local official said Tuesday. Also read: X removes Holocaust-denying post three days after Auschwitz Museum complaint Attack on Zaporizhzhia Zaporizhzhia military administration chief Yurii Malashko claimed in a Telegram post that the region was hit around 96 times by missiles and shells during the past 24 hours. He also said that after missile and drone strikes, homes were damaged in Zaporizhzhia city. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine later said that a blaze in the city covering 200 square metres was extinguished. Watch: Ukraine drone strike reportedly destroys Russian flagship supersonic bomber × Malashko added that Russia also attacked multiple towns on the front line, using artillery, multiple rocket launchers and jets. Meanwhile, a local official from Kryvyi Rih claimed that more than 20 homes and power infrastructure were damaged after Russian missiles struck the central city on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia claims to have 'destroyed' Ukraine reconnaissance boat in Black Sea

Just hours after Russia's Black Sea Fleet came under a massive drone attack in Sevastopol, a video showing the moments of the daring Kamikaze attack has surfaced on the internet now. The video believed to be released by the Ukrainian Navy is a footage that was recorded by mounted cameras on unmanned surface vehicles which carried out the attack.

Footage shows Kamikaze drone attack on Russia's black sea fleet