4 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Novorossiysk

Sep. 9, 2026 A fire seen breaking out in Novorossiysk amid a Ukrainian air attack on Sept. 9, 2026. @exilenova_plus / Telegram Four people including a child were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in the southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Wednesday. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said another 29 people were wounded in the attack, which took place in Novorossiysk, a frequent target of Ukrainian drone strikes and a major outlet for Russian oil, petroleum products and grain exports. Novorossiysk Mayor Andrei Kravchenko said drone debris fell on the premises of a number of businesses and close to a residential building. In Anapa, another town in the Krasnodar region, three homes and a kindergarten were damaged by falling drone debris, but no one was injured, Kondratyev said. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 596 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Airports in more than a dozen regions introduced temporary flight restrictions amid the cross-country drone attacks. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a Russian drone attack on a border crossing with neighboring Moldova killed two people and injured at least three others. Passenger and vehicle traffic was temporarily halted across the border after the attack, which caused a major fire, officials said. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Ukraine war , Drones , Krasnodar Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Authorities Order Evacuations Following Third Ukrainian Strike on Tuapse Refinery In separate overnight attacks on the Belgorod region, at least three people were killed, regional officials said. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 1 in Krasnodar Region Krasnodar region Governor Venyamin Kondratyev said three apartment buildings in the regional capital were damaged in the attack. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Kills 1 in Attack on Krasnodar Region Authorities said the afternoon attack targeted an agriculture company in the village of Novominskaya. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Krasnodar Oil Refinery Ukraine has targeted the Afipsky refinery in Krasnodar multiple times since Russia’s 2022 invasion, most recently in February. 1 Min read