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Russian forces launched a prolonged hours-long assault using missiles and drones against Ukrainian ports, warehouses, and distribution facilities, with parts of the attack repelled by Ukrainian defenses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia is 'not ready' to accept a ceasefire on grain ships. This indicates a continued impasse in negotiations regarding the safe passage of grain from Ukrainian ports.
Russia's oil-flow slump has deepened as Ukraine poses a threat to a key port, impacting the country's energy exports.
War experts report a difficult night and day for Odesa and other Ukrainian ports, as Russian forces are attacking without selecting specific targets.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian grain vessels and ports have intensified for weeks, with Ukraine's new Minister for Agrarian Policy warning of a global hunger crisis as a result.
Russia has claimed responsibility for a strike on a Ukrainian port.
A New York Times report indicates that Iran considered striking a Ukrainian port in retaliation for an attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea. Diplomacy reportedly prevented the situation from escalating further.
An analysis explores the 'blockade struggle' and its implications for Russia and Ukraine, with initiatives like 'Operation MoLoChKa' gaining momentum. The Kremlin is reportedly attempting to restore the blockade of Ukrainian ports.
Russia has blocked Ukrainian ports, a move expected to have a catastrophic impact on Ukraine's economy, which relies on sea routes for over $2 billion in monthly agricultural and raw material exports.
Vessel calls at Ukrainian seaports have been temporarily suspended since July 22 due to the security situation, with the government actively working on solutions to ensure stable exports.
A Russian missile strike on a vessel off the Ukrainian port of Odesa resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including four Indian sailors. This incident occurred amidst ongoing Ukrainian efforts to strengthen defenses and target Russian assets, including air defense systems and shadow fleet vessels.
A Turkish-flagged vessel sailing under the Panama flag was attacked in the Black Sea near a Ukrainian port, resulting in one fatality and two Turkish citizens injured, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Ukrainian ports achieved 98% of their transhipment target in the first quarter of 2026, handling over 21 million tonnes of cargo, even while facing attacks every five days.
A report from Odesa highlights that the Kremlin still dreams of conquering the key Ukrainian port city, but its residents dismiss this ambition as absolutely impossible, continuing their fight against Russian imperialism.
Poland's Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) has condemned the 'scandalous auction' of a Virtuti Militari military order, awarded to Captain Juliusz Roman Heinzel who was murdered by the NKVD in 1940, on a Ukrainian online portal.
Ukraine shot down a drone near its border with Romania during a Russian attack on Ukrainian port infrastructure, according to the Romanian Ministry of Defense.
US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia Associated Press News
The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated that its forces attacked a cargo vessel in the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, marking another escalation in maritime hostilities along the Black Sea coast.
The Ukrainian agriculture minister has warned that global agricultural prices could surge by 30% if the blockade of Ukrainian ports continues, impacting international food supplies.
A former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol, with unconfirmed reports identifying the victim as a Russian serviceman. This incident follows other Ukrainian military actions, including the destruction of a Russian command post and claims of damaging air defense systems in Crimea.
Russia's military announced that it has struck Ukrainian ships and military facilities in Odesa and Mykolaiv, claiming these targets supported Ukraine's forces. This comes amidst ongoing conflict and attacks on port infrastructure.
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.
Russia has reportedly blocked Ukrainian ports, a move that experts predict will further deteriorate Ukraine's already negative trade balance and lead to increased inflation. This action impacts Ukraine's economy and global trade routes.
Thirteen Indian sailors are reportedly stranded on a vessel in a Ukrainian port, facing repeated drone and missile attacks in the Black Sea region. Indian authorities have confirmed their safety despite the ongoing conflict.
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, hitting a supermarket in Chernihiv and Ukrainian port infrastructure, while also reportedly seeking more North Korean soldiers. Concurrently, Romanian forces intercepted and shot down multiple Russian drones that intruded into NATO airspace for the third consecutive day.
Russia is responding to significant damage inflicted on its Black Sea fleet by launching a barrage of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian ports, aiming to regain the upper hand without using its warships.
Russia announced that it attacked ships carrying military equipment in Ukrainian ports.
Russian forces launched attacks on Ukrainian ports in Odesa and Chornomorsk, which are involved in military cargo shipments for Kyiv's armed forces. The strikes reportedly hit military infrastructure and drone depots.
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.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of five people and injured dozens more. Following the deadly attack, a day of mourning was declared in Dnipro.
Russian drones have reportedly hit apartment buildings in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa. Details on casualties and damage are emerging following the attack.
During Russia's attack on Ukrainian ports on the Danube on the night of 16-17 March, one of the drones appears to have crashed near the Romanian village of Plauru and the search for debris is…
For the second consecutive day, Russian drones entered Romanian airspace north of Sulina, prompting the Romanian army and NATO to scramble fighter jets as Russia attacked Ukrainian ports on the Danube.
Approximately 70 vessels are waiting near the Sulina Canal on the Danube River to access Ukrainian ports for grain exports, highlighting logistical bottlenecks in Black Sea shipping routes.
Discussions are underway regarding the fate of Ukrainian corn and the impact of Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports, with concerns about potential food shortages.
Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.
A reportage from Odesa describes how residents of the multicultural Ukrainian port city are adapting to daily life under wartime conditions, including air raid sirens, explosions, and mobilization, while striving for normalcy.
An unknown armed assailant opened fire at employees of a military commissariat in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, injuring four people, one of whom is in serious condition.
Russian authorities have accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and have issued an international arrest warrant for him. This move is part of Russia's ongoing crackdown on online platforms.
Ferrexpo has announced the suspension of its seaborne shipments of iron ore pellets. This decision follows recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports located in the Odesa region.
Russia announced it conducted overnight strikes on three Ukrainian ports, resulting in power outages for 150,000 residents. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, disrupting electricity supplies in affected areas.
Inbound vessel traffic to Ukraine's Black Sea ports has been suspended as of July 23, following threats of Russian attacks, according to the Ukrainian agrarian policy minister.
Members of the crew aboard the oil tanker struck last night in the Black Sea described their terrifying experience to Digi24, revealing they tried to remain calm despite their fear. The incident occurred as the vessel headed to a Ukrainian port.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports have reportedly reduced Ukraine's grain export capacity by one-third. This significant disruption impacts global food supplies and Ukraine's economy.
Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Ukrainian ports, with Ukraine reporting a tenfold increase in such assaults. These attacks have resulted in casualties, including eight deaths, and caused electricity outages in several regions.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in collaboration with the FBI and Polish counterintelligence, conducted a coordinated cyber operation to neutralize Russian GRU intelligence activities spying on citizens via hacked routers.
The Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MApN) has identified drone fragments on Romanian territory in over half of the nearly 70 Russian attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure near the Romanian border in recent years.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine's port and railway infrastructure overnight on March 16-17, hitting a barge and railway wagons.
Two Romanian F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after a drone briefly entered Romanian airspace during new Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports along the Danube River.