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War in Ukraine
‘Tightening the Screws on Russia’s War Machine’ – War in Ukraine Update for Dec 29
Shelling kills two civilians near Dnipro River; Russian mines nearly sink grain ship; Kremlin’s assaults have killed more than Ukrainian 500 kids; New US sanctions levied on Russia-linked financiers
Dec. 29, 2023
Odesa
Russia Hits Civilian Ship in Black Sea, One Dead and Four Injured
Three crew members aboard the Liberian flagged ship, citizens of the Philippines, were injured with one of them being hospitalised.
Nov. 9, 2023
Counteroffensive
Ukraine Says Its Day of Combined Attacks Damaged Russian Strategic Air Defense Facility in Crimea
Beginning in the early morning of Oct. 30, Ukraine struck at a Russian air defense system on the Black Sea in occupied Crimea with further attacks on the peninsula continuing into daylight hours.
Oct. 30, 2023
Putin
Putin Orders Air Patrols Over the Black Sea to Carry 'Kinzhal' Missiles
The Russian president's announcement follows successful strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against Russian facilities in Crimea in September.
Oct. 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
Commander of Russian Black Sea Fleet Killed in Ukraine's Attack on HQ, Kyiv Claims
Along with Admiral Viktor Sokolov, 34 officers were killed in Ukraine's missile attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said.
Sept. 25, 2023
Russia
Russian Navy Is Bailing on Sevastopol, the ‘Permanent’ Home Base of the Black Sea Fleet
After successful strikes by Ukraine’s Armed Forces poked holes in both Russian warships and the Kremlin’s naval strategy, Moscow is abandoning its longtime “safe harbor” at Crimea.
Sept. 23, 2023
Turkey
Crew of Civilian Cargo Ship Rescued After Striking Suspected Naval Mine in Black Sea
Twelve crew members of the cargo ship, which was carrying cement, had to be evacuated after apparently hitting a mine close to a Romanian Black Sea port.
Sept. 20, 2023
Crimea
Ukraine Confirms Missile Attack in Crimea, Says Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Command Center Hit
Ukraine's National Resistance Center said that in Crimea, the main command post of Russia’s Black Sea fleet near Belbek airfield was hit by Ukrainian missiles on Wednesday morning.
Sept. 20, 2023
UK
ANALYSIS: Destruction of Russia’s Kilo Class Submarine Unique in More Ways Than One
The destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine by Ukraine using a Storm Shadow cruise missile once again highlighted the weapon’s capabilities and the Black Sea Fleet’s vulnerability.
Sept. 19, 2023
Russia
Russians Deploying Fleet From Sevastopol Port for Safety on Open Water
Against the background of Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Moscow is increasingly redeploying a ship group, because “they are restless in the bays.”
Sept. 15, 2023