Ukraine live briefing: Russia accuses Kyiv of sea drone attack on naval base

Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of using two sea drones to attack a naval base near Novorossiysk on Friday. The port city is a major hub for Russian exports. A Ukrainian government official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, said the “special operation” had been conducted by Ukraine’s Navy and security service, and damaged a large Russian warship, the “Olenegorsky Miner.” Russia, by contrast, said it had detected and destroyed the unmanned boats, and that there had been no damage.