Krasnodar, March 2. A massive attack by Ukrainian drones was repelled throughout the night in the Krasnodar Krai. The strongest strike hit Novorossiysk. A state of emergency has been declared in the city.
According to preliminary data, 8 apartment buildings and 9 private houses, as well as a kindergarten, were damaged. Five people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.
“I wish them a speedy recovery. I ask residents to remain calm and observe all necessary safety measures,” the head of the region wrote.
It was previously reported that 133 UAVs were shot down over the Krasnodar Krai and the Black Sea during the night.
Krasnodar Krai
Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and historical region in southern Russia, located on the fertile Kuban Plain between the Sea of Azov and the Caucasus Mountains. Historically part of the Kuban Cossack Host, its territory was formally incorporated into the Russian Empire in the late 18th century following conflicts with the Ottoman Empire. Today, it is a major agricultural, industrial, and tourism center, known for its Black Sea resorts like Sochi and its rich Cossack heritage.
Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 as a naval base after the region was annexed from the Ottoman Empire. It played a crucial strategic role in World War II, famously defended during the Battle of the Caucasus, and today is a key hub for shipping and cement production.
Black Sea
The Black Sea is a large inland sea bordered by Eastern Europe and Western Asia, historically known for its strategic importance in trade and conflict since ancient Greek colonization. It has also gained scientific interest due to its unique “anoxic” deep waters, which preserve ancient shipwrecks remarkably well. Culturally, it has been a crossroads for various civilizations, including Greek, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Russian, shaping the coastal regions’ diverse heritage.
