The city center was hit, and explosions were also witnessed in the water very near the city. The Novorossiysk Hotel, located about 2 kilometers from the port, was also struck along with several buildings and cars. At least 20 cars were on fire, either from a direct hit or falling debris.

It appears that docked vessels of Russia's Black Sea Fleet may have been among intended targets, given that earlier in the war Russia had transferred much of its fleet from Sevastopol in Crimea to Novorossiysk.

BBC reports that "Veniamin Kondratyev, governor of Krasnodar Krai region where the city of Novorossiysk is located, has said on his Telegram channel that at least two people were killed and three were injured in the attacks."

"Kondratyev accused Ukraine of attacking the city and said five residential buildings were damaged in the attacks," the report continues. "There have also been reports of naval drones being seen in Novorossiysk docks. Footage we've verified shows a submersible approaching the port before being fired upon and exploding."

Below: Ukrainian Magura V5 sea drone, which Ukraine's military deployed to attack Novorossiysk, is destroyed by the Russian Navy.