2026-08-12: According to reports from Wednesday (12 August), the Russian Black Sea coast came under heavy attack from Ukrainian drones overnight (local time). The main target was the port city of Novorossiysk. According to reports, the naval port, the commercial port, and the oil loading terminal in the city were hit. Numerous residential buildings are said to have been damaged. At least one person was killed, and there were also numerous injuries. At least one person was also killed in the coastal town of Temryuk. Damage was also reported from Anapa and Gelendzhik.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
