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Novorossiysk

American  
[noh-vuh-ruh-seesk, nuh-vuh-ruh-syeesk] / ˌnoʊ və rəˈsisk, nə və rʌˈsyisk /
Or Novorossiisk

noun

  1. a seaport in the SW Russian Federation in Europe, on the Black Sea.


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The 900-foot Kairos and the 820-foot Virat tankers, which were on their way to the Russian port of Novorossiysk, came under assault by the drones along Turkey’s Black Sea coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

A major Russian oil terminal near the southern port of Novorossiysk halted operations early Saturday after a naval drone attack damaged one of its three mooring points.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Reports on social media showed fires and explosions, including at a fuel depot in the city of Novorossiysk.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

Ukrainian drones also attacked Novorossiysk, a major Black Sea port.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

The bora also occurs at Novorossiysk on the Black Sea.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various