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‘Raining Oil’ – Drone Strikes Trigger ‘Man-Made Disaster’ in Tuapse
Black Sea

‘Raining Oil’ – Drone Strikes Trigger ‘Man-Made Disaster’ in Tuapse

Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly shut down two major Rosneft refineries, triggering fires in Tuapse and halting exports.
By Julia Struck-Feshchenko
April 22, 2026
Ukraine Hits Russia’s Only Black Sea Refinery-Export Hub in Tuapse
Drones

Ukraine Hits Russia’s Only Black Sea Refinery-Export Hub in Tuapse

The strike is part of an expanding Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia’s energy export infrastructure, particularly facilities tied to maritime oil shipments.
By Alisa Orlova
Updated: April 20, 2026
Russian Drone Strikes Liberia-Flagged Grain Ship in Black Sea
War in Ukraine

Russian Drone Strikes Liberia-Flagged Grain Ship in Black Sea

Ukrainian authorities said a merchant vessel en route to Ukraine’s Black Sea port to load up corn was hit by a Russian drone on Tuesday morning.
By Kyiv Post
April 15, 2026
Russia Still Unable to Restore Oil Exports From Key Black Sea Port
Energy

Russia Still Unable to Restore Oil Exports From Key Black Sea Port

Oil exports from Russia’s largest Black Sea port remain constrained after Ukrainian drone attacks damage key infrastructure.
By Veronika Sukhanych
April 14, 2026
Shadow Tanker Oil Spill Kills Hundreds of Birds in Azov Strait
Russia

Shadow Tanker Oil Spill Kills Hundreds of Birds in Azov Strait

Wildlife protection teams are cleaning waterfowl by hand. Russian authorities initially warned local waters and wetlands were badly polluted. Then they deleted the announcement.
By Stefan Korshak
April 14, 2026
Russian Strikes Create ‘Extreme Uncertainty’ for Ukraine’s Grain Exporters, Doubling Logistics Costs
Black Sea Grain Deal

Russian Strikes Create ‘Extreme Uncertainty’ for Ukraine’s Grain Exporters, Doubling Logistics Costs

Despite repeated attacks on ports and infrastructure, Ukraine has already exported about 100 million tons of agricultural products through its wartime grain corridor.
By Olena Hrazhdan
March 17, 2026
Russia Plans to Ban Ships Visiting Ukrainian Ports From Its Black Sea Terminals
Ukraine

Russia Plans to Ban Ships Visiting Ukrainian Ports From Its Black Sea Terminals

Shipowners who dock at Ukrainian, Romanian, or Bulgarian ports face imminent bans from Russian territorial waters as Moscow codifies new restrictive criteria.
By Mariia Boltryk
Feb. 4, 2026
Drones Hit Greek-Owned Oil Tankers in Black Sea
Black Sea

Drones Hit Greek-Owned Oil Tankers in Black Sea

The two tankers, the Maltese-flagged “Matilda” and Liberian-flagged “Delta Harmony”, did not sustain major damage, an official from Greece’s maritime ministry told AFP.
By AFP
Jan. 13, 2026
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Ukraine Raises Flag on Kinburn Spit, a Key Black Sea Strategic Point After Russian Withdrawal

Ukraine Raises Flag on Kinburn Spit, a Key Black Sea Strategic Point After Russian Withdrawal

The Kinburn Spit is a strategic position controlling access to the Black Sea and vital ports in southern Ukraine.
By Kyiv Post
June 25, 2026

Russian Drone Attack Sets Cargo Ship Ablaze, Kills Crew Member on Black Sea

By Kyiv Post
June 22, 2026
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Ukrainian Special Ops Destroy Russian-Held Mining Platform in Black Sea: Why It Matters

Ukrainian Special Ops Destroy Russian-Held Mining Platform in Black Sea: Why It Matters

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Operations ‘Greatly Complicated, If Not Paralyzed’

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Operations ‘Greatly Complicated, If Not Paralyzed’

‘Putin Won’t Finish Until We Finish Him Together’– War in Ukraine Update for Jan 11

‘Putin Won’t Finish Until We Finish Him Together’– War in Ukraine Update for Jan 11

Russia Hits Two More Civilian Ships in Black Sea
Ukraine

Russia Hits Two More Civilian Ships in Black Sea

It came after Ukraine on Friday said that Russian strikes had targeted two of its cargo vessels off the Black Sea coast, killing one Syrian crew member on board.
By Kyiv Post
Jan. 12, 2026
Kyiv Reports Russian Strikes on Black Sea Cargo Ships, Syrian Crew Member Killed
Ukraine

Kyiv Reports Russian Strikes on Black Sea Cargo Ships, Syrian Crew Member Killed

“This is yet another example of Russia deliberately targeting civilian objects, international shipping, and food logistics,” Kuleba said in a statement on Telegram.
By Antonia Langford
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia Avoids Sea of Azov as Naval Risks Grow, Ukraine’s Navy Says
Ukraine

Russia Avoids Sea of Azov as Naval Risks Grow, Ukraine’s Navy Says

Ukrainian naval officials say Moscow is increasingly avoiding the Sea of Azov as shallow waters and growing Ukrainian strike reach turns Russian warships into easy targets.
By Korbinian Leo Kramer
Jan. 8, 2026
Ukraine’s Largest Port Reopens After Russian Strikes Trigger Oil Spill
Odesa

Ukraine’s Largest Port Reopens After Russian Strikes Trigger Oil Spill

The resumption comes after several days of emergency response efforts following a spill that was detected on Dec. 24 after heavy Russian strikes on port facilities.
By Korbinian Leo Kramer
Dec. 25, 2025
Suspected Russian Drone Crashes in Northwest Turkey
Russia

Suspected Russian Drone Crashes in Northwest Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned against the Black Sea becoming an “area of confrontation” between Russia and Ukraine, following several strikes in recent weeks on ships in the region.
By AFP
Dec. 19, 2025
Turkish Vessel Left Ablaze After Russian Strike on Ukrainian Ports
Russia

Turkish Vessel Left Ablaze After Russian Strike on Ukrainian Ports

Turkey’s foreign ministry said the incident highlighted “the need for an arrangement to prevent escalation in the Black Sea, including ensuring maritime safety.”
By Antonia Langford
Dec. 13, 2025
‘First in Naval Warfare’ – Ukraine’s Sea Drones Put Russia’s Oil Exports Under Strain, US Think Tank Head Says EXCLUSIVE
Ukraine

‘First in Naval Warfare’ – Ukraine’s Sea Drones Put Russia’s Oil Exports Under Strain, US Think Tank Head Says

Longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard says strikes on Novorossiysk’s offshore terminals could force the Kremlin into costly choices over its shadow fleet.
By Alex Raufoglu
Dec. 7, 2025
Turkey Condemns ‘Very Scary’ Attacks on Russia-Linked Tankers
Turkey

Turkey Condemns ‘Very Scary’ Attacks on Russia-Linked Tankers

The wave of attacks has driven up insurance premiums for Black Sea shipping and prompted Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping to suspend its Russia-linked operations over safety concerns.
By Antonia Langford
Dec. 3, 2025
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Ukraine Raises Flag on Kinburn Spit, a Key Black Sea Strategic Point After Russian Withdrawal

By Kyiv Post
June 25, 2026

Russian Drone Attack Sets Cargo Ship Ablaze, Kills Crew Member on Black Sea

By Kyiv Post
June 22, 2026