President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the operation in Novorossiysk successful and added - "we will also urge Russia toward peace through the further use of our long-range sanctions", priorities for the near future have been determined, UNN reports.
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According to Zelenskyy, there was a report on the results of our operation in Novorossiysk today.
The combined use of long-range sanctions with our weapons. A successful operation. I am grateful to the warriors for their accuracy, and to the developers and manufacturers of our weapons for significantly strengthening Ukraine's capabilities. For the first time, "Palianytsia", "Peklo", "Bars" and "Dovhyi Neptun", as well as MICH, Fire Point, "Ramzai", "Sichen", "Trust", "Kharyok", "Bober", "Liutyi", "Dovbush" drones and the "Sargan" and "Mamai" unmanned surface vessels worked together in a coordinated manner in a single operation
The President added that among the results of the operation, it is important to note the damage inflicted on Russian fleet vessels that were hiding in Novorossiysk Bay.
In particular, according to verified data, the frigates "Admiral Essen" and "Admiral Makarov", a large landing ship, a corvette and other vessels. Other Russian facilities involved in financing the war were also hit. It is entirely just that Ukraine responds to Russia's war, and it is Russia that can and must end this war
The Head of State added that "we will also urge Russia toward peace through the further use of our long-range and medium-range sanctions".
Today, together with the Minister of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine, we determined the priorities for the near future. Glory to Ukraine!
Background
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a unique operation to strike the enemy's naval base in Novorossiysk using "Palianytsia" rocket drones, "Neptun" missiles and naval drones.