The mayor of Novorossiisk, a key Russian port city on the Black Sea, declared a state of emergency on Saturday, May 3, following what local authorities described as a Ukrainian drone strike that damaged a grain terminal and several residential buildings, leaving five people injured.
Andrei Kravchenko, the city’s mayor, posted video footage on his official Telegram channel showing shattered windows, damaged balconies, and debris scattered outside apartment complexes. A car appeared crushed beneath rubble, and significant structural damage was visible across three residential buildings. Kravchenko confirmed that among the injured was a woman in critical condition who had been hospitalized. Local officials also reported that two children were among those hurt in the incident.
The governor of the Krasnodar region, Veniamin Kondratyev, said debris from downed drones hit three storage facilities at the city’s grain terminal, causing a fire. No casualties were reported at the terminal.
Delo Group, which owns the damaged facility, stated that the fire had been extinguished and cleanup operations were underway. The company confirmed its DeloPorts terminals remained operational, following protocols and directives from authorities.
There was no immediate response from Ukraine regarding the reported attack. However, Ukraine’s air force said Russia had launched a large-scale assault overnight, deploying 183 drones and two ballistic missiles.
