Russia announced a state of emergency in the populated area of Novorossiysk after an attack by Ukrainian drones.
The official representative of the Russian army stated: "A serious incident has occurred, threatening the lives and health of the civilian population."
According to his words, several explosions occurred in several districts of the area. According to preliminary data, dozens of people were injured, including women and children.
"We are maintaining contact with local emergency services and human rights organizations to provide assistance to those affected and restore normal order in the area," the representative of the army added.
According to local authorities, emergency services have already begun investigating the incident and are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the population.