What exactly was hit in the attack on Novorossiysk?

The frigates Admiral Makarov and Essen, several other vessels, three grain terminals (KSC, NZT, NKH), and oil export infrastructure were damaged.

What is the capacity of the grain terminals that halted operations?

Together, they could transship about 26 million tons of grain annually: KSC 10.5 million, NZT 8.5 million, and NKH 7.1 million tons.

Until when is the port of Novorossiysk closed?

The port suspended operations until August 23, 2026, and the water area has been closed since Friday "for the period of exercises."

Has the water supply in Novorossiysk been restored?

Yes, the administration of Krasnodar Krai confirmed on August 13 that the water supply had been fully restored.

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Russian frigates damaged, Novorossiysk port halted until August 23

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The night of August 11-12 brought the largest coordinated strike on Russia's Black Sea port, halting three grain terminals with a combined annual capacity of 26 million tons

Summary

Ukraine attacked Novorossiysk on the night of August 11-12 with more than 15 domestically produced weapons systems.
The frigates Admiral Makarov and Essen, as well as three grain terminals with a combined annual capacity of 26 million tons, were damaged.
The port of Novorossiysk suspended operations until August 23, 2026, and water supply was restored the day after the attack.

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Ukraine carried out a large-scale coordinated attack on Novorossiysk, a key Russian port and base of the Black Sea Fleet, during the night of August 11-12, 2026. According to Clash Report, more than 15 domestically produced weapons systems were used, including missiles, jet drones, and naval drones.

Both key frigates damaged

The attack damaged both frigates capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles, the Admiral Makarov and the Essen, along with several other vessels. No ships were sunk, but the strike significantly degrades the Black Sea Fleet's capabilities and disrupts operations at a major Russian export hub.

Grain terminals and oil export infrastructure were also hit, further deepening the impact on Russia's export capacity in the region.

Three grain terminals halt operations

By August 13, all three grain terminals in Novorossiysk had halted operations, as reported by UNIAN Ukraine. The owner of the KSC terminal, with an annual capacity of 10.5 million tons, officially announced the suspension of truck and rail unloading, grain loading onto ships, and other operations.

Earlier, the other two terminals, NZT (8.5 million tons) and NKH (7.1 million tons), had also ceased operations. Together, these three terminals could transship about 26 million tons of grain annually.

Port closed until August 23

According to the Operatyvne ZSU channel, the port of Novorossiysk has decided to suspend operations until August 23, 2026. Meduza Live reports that the port's water area is being closed "for the period of exercises," with navigation restrictions for all small vessels and craft in effect since Friday.

The attack also affected water supply infrastructure. The administration of Krasnodar Krai confirmed on August 13 that water supply in Novorossiysk had been fully restored following the massive attack the previous day.

The war has thus entered its 1,632nd day, and the combined strike on the Russian naval base in Novorossiysk represents one of the most serious blows to Russian naval and logistical capabilities in that part of the Black Sea.