# Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian and Ukrainian port cities

https://mins.news/en/item/19861

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 07:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/three-killed-in-overnight-attacks-on-russian-ukrainian-port?traffic_source=rss

> Overnight attacks struck port cities in Russia and Ukraine, leaving three people dead. The mayor of Novorossiysk described the city’s experience as a “horrific night.” A child was killed there, while dozens of buildings sustained damage. The account highlights the human and structural toll of the attacks without providing further details about the incidents.

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