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The Ukrainian Navy struck launch positions and a deployment site of a Bastion coastal defence missile system in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 15-16 August.
Occupied Crimea no longer serves as a full-fledged naval base for Russia's Black Sea Fleet, according to a Ukrainian Navy spokesperson. However, Moscow continues to utilize the peninsula for other military purposes.
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Moscow region have resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries, with several warehouses, including a Wildberries facility, being hit. These strikes are part of a broader series of Ukrainian long-range attacks on Russian territory, including other cities and a Turkish ship in the Black Sea.
The Ukrainian Navy has released satellite images confirming the destruction of the Russian ship Izumrud, which was previously hit by a Sargan-3000 naval drone near Novorossiisk.
Kyiv celebrated Ukrainian Navy Day by unfurling the largest flag of the Ukrainian Navy and conducting tactical maneuvers by boats of the River Flotilla.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Russian military factory in Volgograd, using what it described as 'Flamingo' rockets. The attack has reportedly caused panic among residents in Crimea and disrupted life on the peninsula, with Ukrainian officials stating that the strike hit a key target deep within Russia.
The Ukrainian Navy announced that no rail ferries are currently operating in temporarily occupied Crimea, predicting a decrease in tourist numbers for the region this year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukrainian drone strikes aim to divide Russians and threatened to intensify strikes on Ukraine in response. Meanwhile, a Canadian general suggested Putin's death as a condition for peace in Ukraine.
A Ukrainian Navy spokesman stated that Russia might eventually be compelled to use the Kerch Bridge for transporting military equipment and fuel as its reserves deplete.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed skepticism and sought clarification from the US regarding Russian President Putin's proposal for a ceasefire on May 9, Victory Day. Kyiv questioned whether the offer was a genuine peace gesture or merely an attempt to secure a disruption-free parade in Moscow.
Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk announced that the Ukrainian Navy is prepared to join the Strait of Hormuz demining operation with two ships based in Portsmouth, UK, provided certain conditions are met.
The Ukrainian Navy is set to have five mine countermeasure vessels in service by June 2026, with the Netherlands currently training the crew for the minehunter Zr. Ms. Makkum, which will be transferred to Ukraine and renamed Henichesk.
Ukrainian Navy units have destroyed a Russian Ka-27 helicopter over the Black Sea.
Vice Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, met with Rear Admiral Johan Norlén, Commander of the Swedish Navy, to discuss strengthening naval capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Belgrade, Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss humanitarian aid, trade, and Ukraine's path to the EU. Zelenskyy also announced an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles, though he noted they are insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.
The Ukrainian Navy has been officially integrated into NATO's command-and-control structure for maritime mine countermeasure forces, marking a significant step in its cooperation with the alliance.
The Ukrainian Navy has showcased the operational capabilities of its Barracuda unmanned surface vessel, demonstrating its use in destroying Russian fortified positions along the coastline.
Donald Trump reportedly offered assistance to Vladimir Putin in finding a solution to the war in Ukraine during a phone conversation. Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian Navy stated that Russian forces have not deployed any naval vessels in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov for months, with most previous functions now handled by naval aviation.
An expert suggests that joining a Gulf mine-clearing coalition would be a significant opportunity for the Ukrainian Navy, as extensive operations are needed to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine is reportedly prepared to deploy its naval vessels to the Gulf as part of an international mine-countermeasure effort.
A Ukrainian sea drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanța, prompting an emergency meeting by local authorities and heightened alert in neighboring Bulgaria. EU officials and military experts are assessing the implications of the incident, with some attributing final responsibility to Russia for the hybrid aggression.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's turbine hall wall following a drone attack, while also stating that radiation levels remained normal. Ukraine denied striking the occupied plant but acknowledged hitting Russian energy targets.
Ukraine has conducted long-range attacks deep inside Russian territory, reportedly striking oil facilities up to 1500 kilometers away. President Zelenskyy confirmed these strikes and announced that Ukraine is continuing to increase the range of its attacks against Russia.
The Naval Forces of Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian unmanned surface vessel that was attempting to approach one of the ports in Odesa.
Ukrainian security services (SBU) have apprehended a Russian-recruited hitman attempting to assassinate a Ukrainian Navy officer.
The Ukrainian Navy reported the destruction of a Russian Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopter over the Black Sea, following a similar attack in February.
Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, stated that Russia is unlikely to withdraw its Black Sea Fleet from Novorossiysk, even after significant Ukrainian strikes on its warships.
Following Ukrainian strikes on Russia's military and port infrastructure, a significant number of vessels scheduled to enter Russian ports for loading are now hesitant to pass through the Turkish straits, according to a Ukrainian Navy spokesperson.
Ukrainian authorities reported that a Turkish merchant ship was struck by three Russian missiles, resulting in the deaths of five sailors. The incident was confirmed by the Ukrainian navy.
The Ukrainian Navy has released a satellite image showing the Russian border patrol ship 'Izumrud' lying near a pier, confirming its destruction near Novorossiysk. The image provides visual evidence of the vessel's fate.
Ukraine has escalated its attacks on Russian territory, using drones and missiles to strike a significant weapons plant in Volgograd and a Moscow fuel hub. President Zelenskyy announced a new plan to inflict pain on the Kremlin, aiming to force negotiations.
Russian drone attacks resulted in casualties in Ukraine, including two deaths in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, and struck a Turkish-owned cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member. Concurrently, Moscow airports temporarily suspended operations as Russian forces downed numerous Ukrainian drones approaching the city.
The Ukrainian Navy announced today that it has received a new minesweeper ship from the Netherlands.
The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region was struck by a Ukrainian Neptune coastal missile system.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his belief that the conflict in Ukraine is "coming to an end," a declaration made during a period that also saw him meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and offer a conditional meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
The Ukrainian Navy successfully conducted a 'risky and complex' operation to evacuate a Ukrainian intelligence officer from the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
The Ukrainian Navy reported the destruction of a Russian Ka-27 shipborne anti-submarine helicopter over the Black Sea.