Stay updated with the latest developments in the Ukraine war as Ukrainian forces target Russian vessels and logistical facilities. Notably, strikes have been executed in occupied regions, including the destruction of ships in Mariupol and the Kerch Strait. Civilians have also suffered from ship attacks in the Odesa region. The strategic implications of these operations aim to weaken Russian capabilities and secure Ukrainian territorial waters. Meanwhile, international incidents, such as the interception of Russian "shadow fleet" tankers, underscore the conflict's broader geopolitical impact. Keep informed as the situation unfolds with significant events reshaping the naval landscape.
What is the impact of ship strikes in the Ukraine conflict?
Ship strikes have been pivotal in disrupting Russian military and logistical operations. By targeting vessels and ports, Ukraine aims to weaken Russian naval capabilities and protect its own territorial waters. These efforts also play a critical role in pressuring Russia economically and militarily.
How have civilian ships been affected by the Ukraine war?
Civilian ships have faced significant risks, with attacks leading to casualties and disruptions. In the Odesa region, for instance, Russian strikes on merchant vessels resulted in fatalities, highlighting the war's broader impact on civil maritime operations.
Why are international vessels involved in the Ukraine conflict news?
International vessels are involved due to geopolitical tensions, including the interception of Russian ships carrying illegally obtained Ukrainian resources and violations in international waters, reflecting the conflict's global ramifications and the need for international monitoring and response.
What defensive measures is Ukraine taking against naval threats?
Ukraine is deploying drones and specialized naval units to counteract Russian naval threats. Operations include striking vessels and intercepting shipments to safeguard its interests and weaken the adversary's naval operations, aiding in its broader defense strategy.
What role do international parties play in the conflict?
International parties are active in mediating tensions and enforcing rules, such as implementing sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet" and monitoring naval movements. Their involvement is crucial in maintaining maritime security and ensuring adherence to international laws.
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One of sailors films burning Russian "shadow fleet" vessel in Sea of Azov. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a burning vessel from Russia’s "shadow fleet" in the Sea of Azov after it was struck by the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The footage was recorded by one of the sailors. 7 219 10 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet Explosions on tankers in Russia
Spartan Brigade drone operators strike vessel in occupied Mariupol port and occupiers’ logistics in Donetsk region. VIDEO Operators of the Black Sky Battalion of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out a series of strikes on Russian occupation forces’ logistics targets, including a vessel in the port of temporarily occupied Mariupol. 3 939 1 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet Strikes on Russian logistics
Occupiers filmed destruction of Russian ’shadow fleet’ tankers in Sea of Azov. VIDEO Videos have been published online in which eyewitnesses filmed the moment Russian tankers were hit in the waters of the Sea of Azov. 13 394 13 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet Explosions on tankers in Russia Russian vessel hit
Footage of British commandos boarding Russian ’shadow fleet’ tanker in English Channel on Starmer’s orders. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a special operation to intercept a tanker belonging to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in the English Channel. 14 080 79 Previously in trend: Great Britain Russia’s shadow fleet
Russian man laments strike on Boikiy corvette in Kronstadt: "This is total f#cking disaster. We got f#cking hit.". VIDEO The consequences of a strike by the Unmanned Systems Forces on the Russian corvette "Boikiy" at the Kronstadt naval base in Saint Petersburg on June 3 have appeared online. 13 386 51 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
Put out of action: DIU showed destruction of two large Russian Federation landing ships in occupied Crimea. VIDEO On the night of 18–19 April 2026, operatives from the ‘Prymary’, a special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, carried out successful strikes in the temporarily occupied Crimea against two large landing ships belonging to the aggressor state of Russia... 11 626 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Netherlands will hand over an Alkmaar-class minehunter to Ukraine in June, – Zelenskyy. VIDEO The Netherlands will train a crew comprising Ukrainian military personnel and hand over an Alkmaar-class minehunter in June. 3 355 30 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from the Netherlands
Russian vessel carrying wheat has sunk in Sea of Azov: cause of accident is reportedly drone attack. VIDEO+PHOTOS A single-deck dry cargo ship of the "Volgo-Balt" class, which was carrying wheat, has sunk in the Sea of Azov. 8 786 26 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Export of Ukrainian grain
Unmanned Systems Forces struck frigate "Admiral Makarov" in port of Novorossiysk and "Sivash" drilling rig, - Madyar (clarified). VIDEO On the night of 6 April, unmanned aerial systems struck the frigate "Admiral Makarov" in the port of Novorossiysk and hit the "Sivash" drilling rig. 9 773 24 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
Footage of damaged Russian gas tanker "Arctic Metagaz" by maritime surface drone. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing the damaged Russian gas tanker "Arctic Metagaz", which was struck by a maritime drone on 3 March off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea. 13 957 12 Previously in trend: Drone operators Explosions on tankers in Russia
Russian Ministry of Transport: "Ukraine attacked Russian gas tanker in Mediterranean Sea with naval drones from Libyan coast". VIDEO The Russian Ministry of Transport claims that Ukrainian unmanned boats attacked a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. 14 532 80 Previously in trend: sea drones
Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz is on fire off coast of Libya in Mediterranean Sea. VIDEO Footage of a burning Russian gas carrier has been published online. 11 075 45 Previously in trend: Sanctioned Russian vessel russian gas
US command announced complete destruction of 11 Iranian ships in Gulf of Oman. VIDEO The American military destroyed all Iranian ships in the Gulf of Oman. 11 202 26 Previously in trend: USA US strikes on Iran
Moment Russian floating crane PK-400 Sevastopol, built by occupiers for eight years, sinks. VIDEO A video has appeared online showing the moment the Russian floating crane PK-400 Sevastopol sank. The vessel, which had been under construction at the Sevastopol Shipyard for eight years, went down before work was completed. 15 080 47
Russian Black Sea Fleet ship hit near Novorossiysk: it has been taken out of service for repairs. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Special Forces attacked a ship of the MPSV07 multifunctional vessel project from the Russian Black Sea Fleet. 12 609 63 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Russian Navy
Ukrainian Navy ships Cherkasy and Chernihiv receive interoperability assessment according to NATO standards. VIDEO Ukrainian mine countermeasures ships were the first to receive a NATO interoperability assessment since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. 5 248 29 Previously in trend: Ships of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Soldiers of DIU destroyed Russian vessel of "Tunets" type in Crimea with MAGURA V5 drone. Three more vessels were damaged. VIDEO On the night of 8-9 August 2024, near the village of Chornomorske in the temporarily occupied Crimea, soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Group 13 special unit used a MAGURA V5 maritime strike drone to destroy another vessel of the Russian occupiers - a KC 701 Tuna speedboat. 25 699 66
In morning, explosions were heard in Sevastopol, Razvozhaev says that "ship repelled missile attack." There was fire. VIDEO On the morning of 21 April, explosions were heard in occupied Sevastopol. The so-called "governor" of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, announced that an anti-ship missile had allegedly repelled an "attack" on one of the Russian ships in Sevastopol. 11 209 28
Serpukhov missile ship caught fire in Kaliningrad region of Russian Federation. Communications and automation equipment completely destroyed, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO The Serpukhov missile ship caught fire in the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation, destroying its communications and automation equipment. 14 499 39
Russian military telegram channels report that Ukraine has sunk patrol ship "Sergey Kotov" in Black Sea. VIDEO On the night of 5 March, loud explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea, particularly in Feodosia and Kerch. 51 019 109
Budanov: "Caesar Kunikov was destroyed by five MAGURA V5 naval drones. VIDEO The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, said that the Russian ship was destroyed by 5 MAGURA V5 surface drones. 15 707 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
DIU intercepted conversation between occupiers about destroyed Caesar Kunikov: Debris and oily stain. AUDIO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published intercepted radio conversations of Russians from the site of the destruction of the large amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov. According to a preliminary visual assessment of the ship’s draft, the Caesar Kunikov was loaded with equipment when it sank. 24 400 35 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed hit of "Caesar Kunikov": It was located near occupied Alupka (updated). VIDEO Defence forces confirmed the hit of the Russian large amphibious assault ship "Caesar Kunikov". 59 355 265 Previously in trend: War
Russian missile boat "Ivanovets" sank after attack by special forces of DIU in occupied Crimea. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers conducted a special operation in the occupied Crimea and destroyed the Russian Black Sea Fleet missile boat Ivanovets. 62 346 275 Previously in trend: War
As result of strike on port of Feodosia, Novocherkassk and partially another ship sank. SATELLITE PHOTO Satellite footage of the port of Feodosia has been posted online, showing the result of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ work on Russian ships. 21 730 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Pieces of Novocherkassk large landing ship around port of Feodosia became "heroes" of propaganda story: "It went meter into ground. Can you imagine force of strike?". VIDEO The debris of the Novocherkassk large landing ship destroyed at night has already become the "hero" of propaganda stories on RosTV. 38 416 92 Previously in trend: War
Ihnat on strike on LPD "Novocherkassk" in occupied Crimea: It is possible to overcome Russian air defense with help of certain tactical techniques and good Western weapons. VIDEO It is not yet known what was on the large Russian landing ship in occupied Feodosia, details will be available later. 16 585 33 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War
Explosions thundered in Crimea. After cruiser "Moscow" follows large landing ship "Novocherkassk," - commander of Air Force Oleschuk. VIDEO On the night of 26 December, explosions were reported in the temporarily occupied Crimea. Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported the destruction of a large landing ship "Novocherkassk". 50 065 145
Moment when SCALP-EG missiles hit Askold guided missile ship at shipyard in occupied Kerch. VIDEO The network published the moment when SCALP-EG missiles hit the MRK project 22800 "Askold" at the "Zalyv" shipyard in the temporarily occupied Kerch. 33 063 91 Previously in trend: War
Russian small missile ship of project 21631 "Buyan-M" is on fire in Sevastopol. VIDEO A video recording of the burning of the Russian project 21631 "Buyan-M" ship has been published online. 35 556 54 Previously in trend: War
Russian patrol ship "Pavel Derzhavin" was damaged near occupied Sevastopol, - Navy. VIDEO The Ukrainian Navy confirmed the damage to the Russian patrol ship "Pavel Derzhavin" near the temporarily occupied Sevastopol. 35 222 43 Previously in trend: War
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Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation published video of stop and inspection of dry cargo ship "Sukra Okan" in Black Sea. VIDEO The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video of the stop and inspection in the Black Sea of the vessel "Sukra Okan" under the flag of Palau, which was heading to the Ukrainian port of Izmail. 10 069 33
Russian tanker "Sig" received hole after attack of Ukrainian drone in Kerch Strait, - Maritime Rescue Center. PHOTOS The Russian tanker "Sig" sustained a hole after a Ukrainian drone attack near the Kerch Strait. 47 781 195
Year ago, myth of invulnerability of Russian fleet was destroyed: Zaluzhny showed destruction of Saratov ship. VIDEO A year ago, on March 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a missile attack on the enemy’s base in the seaport of temporarily occupied Berdiansk. 15 213 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russian occupants shoot at civilian vessel from ATGM. VIDEO Footage of the Russian occupiers firing from the "Fagot" ATGM at a civilian ship was posted online. 19 299 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Russian invaders fire on Turkish ship Tuzla in Kherson. VIDEO On the night of January 24-25, Russians shelled the port of Kherson, hitting a Turkish-flagged ship that caught fire. 15 418 46 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Shootdown Russian tugboat "Vasiliy Bekh" sank in Black Sea. VIDEO The Russian Black Sea Fleet tugboat "Vasily Bekh" sank. On the night of June 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the tugboat with Harpoon missiles. 62 729 102
"Demilitarized": Ukrainian Navy hits Russian tugboat carrying Tor SAM system on board. VIDEO The Ukrainian Navy struck the Vasily Bekh tug of the Russian Black Sea Fleet that was carrying supplies and soldiers to strengthen Russian presence on to the occupied Snake Island. 86 958 210 Previously in trend: War
Defenders of Ukraine destroyed enemy boat "Serna". VIDEO The boat was destroyed in the Black Sea. 39 910 59 Previously in trend: War
Two Russian Raptor boats near Snake Island were destroyed. Bayraktar works - Zaluzhny. VIDEO Defenders of Ukraine with the help of Bayraktar destroyed two Russian Raptor boats near Snake Island. 80 662 228 Previously in trend: War
In Mariupol Dominican Republic civilian ship fired by occupants, crew member wounded. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A civilian ship fired by the Russian occupiers is sinking in the port of Mariupol. 12 976 24
Russian ship destroyed in Odesa. VIDEO Russian troops continue to suffer losses. In Odessa, the Armed Forces destroyed an enemy ship. 74 190 77 Previously in trend: War
SBU prevents sale of classified defense devices, for which offenders sought $2 mln. VIDEO Counterintelligence officers, together with investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), have prevented the leaking of the latest inventions of the domestic military-industrial complex outside the country. 2 913 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
UK destroyer Dragon enters port of Odesa. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS UK Royal Navy's destroyer Dragon has arrived at the Odesa seaport for joint ship training with the Ukrainian Navy. 9 502 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine, France sign agreement on production of 20 patrol ships. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The governments of Ukraine and France have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the production and technical support of 20 patrol ships. 10 340 63
Russia can't return Ukraine's boats captured in Kerch Strait in 2018, - lawyer For the time being, Russia cannot bring back the Ukrainian boats it captured in the Kerch Strait in November 2018. 10 885 155 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
Ukrainian warships, combat aircraft carried out joint tasks at Storm 2018 exercise. VIDEO In the course of the joint command-and-staff exercise Storm 2018, the Ukrainian Navy task forces consisting of warships and fast attack crafts carried out a number of combat training missions involving aircraft. 6 476 11
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