Russian Navy Fleet Thwarts Drone Attack In Crimea Bay: Official

"Today, starting at 04:30 am for several hours, various air defence systems in Sevastopol repelled drone attacks," Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said on Telegram.

The Russian navy on Saturday thwarted a drone attack on the Sevastopol port, home to Moscow's Black Sea Fleet in Russia-annexed Crimea, Moscow-installed authorities said.

"Today, starting at 04:30 am for several hours, various air defence systems in Sevastopol repelled drone attacks," Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said on Telegram.

"All UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) have been shot down."

Mr Razvozhayev had earlier said the Russian navy was repelling a drone attack.