Ukraine says it struck the Admiral Essen in Novorossiysk

Ukrainian forces struck the infrastructure of the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk, as well as the frigate Admiral Essen.

This was reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.

According to the agency, the attack caused a fire on the ship's deck superstructure.

The Admiral Essen is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles. The GUR also stated that in August Ukrainian forces had already hit the Russian missile carriers Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov, as well as the patrol ship Vasily Bykov.