On the night of May 3rd, the city of Novorossiysk, located in southwestern Russia, was targeted by a large-scale drone attack, further highlighting the increasing tension around the region
According to Russian sources, including news agencies TASS, Astra, and Baza, several unmanned aerial vehicles took off and were directly aimed at key infrastructure facilities in the city. Local authorities report that as a result of the strike, debris from the drones caused significant damage. Specifically, three grain tanks at the city’s grain terminal were damaged, resulting in a large fire. Firefighters are already working on the scene, making every effort to extinguish the fire and prevent its spread to other infrastructure objects. Additionally, it is known that the attack caused considerable disruptions to the city’s public transport. Bus and trolleybus services have been temporarily suspended, which has significantly hampered residents’ mobility. Equally concerning is the information about damage to several residential buildings. Notably, one multi-storey residential complex was hit directly by a drone: the drone struck an apartment located on the 12th floor. This incident led to a fire in the premises, and residents were forced to evacuate urgently. According to regional authorities, four civilians were injured during the nighttime events. They are currently receiving necessary medical assistance, and their condition remains stable. Officials emphasize that the situation is under control but stress the serious threat to regional security. This attack marks another manifestation of the growing tension along Russia’s southern borders, particularly in the context of escalating hostilities and information warfare. Local authorities have already launched an investigation into the incident and are taking measures to enhance the safety of strategic facilities and residential areas. At the same time, it is evident that the security of Novorossiysk and the Krasnodar Territory as a whole is becoming one of the key issues on the regional agenda, increasingly targeted by attacks from unknown or organized forces. Local residents and experts are calling for strengthened security measures, as well as analysis of the targets and motives of so-called "airborne actions," which already threaten the peaceful life of residents and destroy infrastructure. Such developments once again underscore the importance of active diplomatic and military strategies to stabilize the situation in southern Russia and prevent similar attacks in the future.