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In recent years, the sea has become a strategic front for Ukraine as it contends with regional conflicts and works to secure its maritime approaches. From the strengthening of naval capabilities through international coalitions providing minesweepers and drones, to significant logistics efforts moving 70 million tons of cargo via sea corridors, Ukraine is dynamically engaging in sea operations. There continue to be infrastructural vulnerabilities, such as damaged underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, and complex geopolitical landscapes, exemplified by Russian and Chinese naval exercises and Ukraine's response in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. The country's focus on modernizing its naval infrastructure, including building new bases and acquiring vessels, underscores the importance of maritime security in Ukraine's national strategy. With NATO's attention pivoting towards Russia's maritime actions, Ukraine plays a pivotal role in regional security dynamics.
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Commercial blockade of Crimea got around by sea, Dzhemilev says Commercial blockade of Crimea got around by sea, Dzhemilev says Goods are being sent to Crimea by tow boats via sea from the Kherson region direction. 180 404 923 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

Crimea occupational authorities threaten with 'fire for effect' in case of peninsula's 'sea blockade' Crimea occupational authorities threaten with 'fire for effect' in case of peninsula's 'sea blockade' So-called 'first vice prime minister' of the Crimean occupational authorities Mikhail Sheremet warned organizers of the Crimea blockade against their 'sea blockade' plans for the peninsula. The invaders are certain that Russian border guards will 'open fire for effect' if the 'sea blockade' is фзздшув. 168 470 907 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea Power blockade of Crimea

State Border Guard Service Shows Coast Guard Boat Shelled by Russian Terrorists at Sea. VIDEO State Border Guard Service Shows Coast Guard Boat Shelled by Russian Terrorists at Sea. VIDEO The Coast Guard motorboat was fired at in the Sea of Azov near Mariupol. 98 326 131 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Isliamov announces launch of naval blockade of Crimea in early 2016: "Let’s make occupiers’ living on peninsula as uncomfortable as possible" Isliamov announces launch of naval blockade of Crimea in early 2016: "Let’s make occupiers’ living on peninsula as uncomfortable as possible" Coordinator of the civil action to block Crimea, Vice President of the World Congress of Crimean Tatars Lenur Isliamov expects the start of naval blockade of Crimea in late 2015 - early 2016. 87 809 462 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

Russian occupiers are preparing landing naval operation in Ukraine, - General Staff Russian occupiers are preparing landing naval operation in Ukraine, - General Staff The occupying army is preparing a landing naval operation. 65 616 125 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Five naval groups and air fleet to be involved in Black Sea water area protection. VIDEO Five naval groups and air fleet to be involved in Black Sea water area protection. VIDEO The Ukrainian border guards strengthened defense of the Black Sea water area off the Odesa region coast. 58 530 152

US may supply Ukraine with two Island-class patrol vessels, - Ambassador Yovanovitch US may supply Ukraine with two Island-class patrol vessels, - Ambassador Yovanovitch The U.S. authorities consider possible granting of two patrol vessels to Ukrainian Navy. 52 523 145

"Ukrainian flag in the Sea of Azov makes militants mad. One of our boats hit from shore, another one tripped mine," Mariupol Coast Guard soldiers. VIDEO "Ukrainian flag in the Sea of Azov makes militants mad. One of our boats hit from shore, another one tripped mine," Mariupol Coast Guard soldiers. VIDEO The Mariupol Coast Guard detachment held exercise to detect and destroy trespassers. 44 814 78 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Dozens of dead dolphins found at seaside in Odesa region. PHOTOS Dozens of dead dolphins found at seaside in Odesa region. PHOTOS Dozens of dead dolphins were found at the seaside in the Odesa region. They might have died because of poachers. 39 020 39

Ukrainian surface drone of new generation MAGURA V5 was demonstrated in Istanbul. PHOTOS Ukrainian surface drone of new generation MAGURA V5 was demonstrated in Istanbul. PHOTOS The new Ukrainian maritime drone MAGURA V5 was demonstrated at the International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul. 38 046 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Sea blockade of Crimea not possible, only NATO can do that, - Dzhemilev Sea blockade of Crimea not possible, only NATO can do that, - Dzhemilev National leader of the Crimean Tatars, one of initiators of the civil blockade of Russia-annexed Crimea Mustafa Dzhemilev believes that the sea blockade of the entire Crimea, earlier announced by the event's coordinator Lenur Isliamov, is not possible. 37 037 203 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

Russia to pay immense compensation for Ukraine’s maritime rights violation, FM Klimkin says Russia to pay immense compensation for Ukraine’s maritime rights violation, FM Klimkin says Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin says Ukraine will receive considerable compensation for Russia’s violations of Ukraine's maritime rights in the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait but the extent of compensation will be determined by the International Tribunal. 23 793 119

In Odesa, 20-year-old policewoman was washed into sea by wave: divers are looking for girl’s body. VIDEO In Odesa, 20-year-old policewoman was washed into sea by wave: divers are looking for girl’s body. VIDEO On Sunday, 2 June, a 20-year-old police officer from the city of Rivne, who was on holiday in Odesa, was washed away by a wave into the Black Sea. Divers are currently searching for the girl’s body. 23 614 84

After attack of Ukrainian soldiers on Zmiiny Island activation of forces of enemy fleet is recorded, - OC "South" After attack of Ukrainian soldiers on Zmiiny Island activation of forces of enemy fleet is recorded, - OC "South" During the night, Ukrainian units in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions continued to fight on the occupied frontiers. 21 488 39 Previously in trend: War

Radius of action is 800 km, it can carry 300 kg of explosives, CNN shot story about Ukrainian naval drone. VIDEO Radius of action is 800 km, it can carry 300 kg of explosives, CNN shot story about Ukrainian naval drone. VIDEO An American TV channel filmed a story about a new development of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex - a maritime drone. 20 289 88

NATO should revise maritime strategy because of Russia Russia’s stepped up naval operations and other threats mean that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should reexamine maritime strategy. 20 169 334

Sea guards performed on-board firing drills near Mariupol. PHOTOS Sea guards performed on-board firing drills near Mariupol. PHOTOS Mariupol detachment sea guards took part in an on-board firing exercise. 14 453 9

Another cable damaged in Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden Another cable damaged in Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden On the morning of January 26, an underwater fiber-optic cable of the Latvian State Radio and Television Center (LVRTC), located at a depth of more than 50 meters, was damaged. 13 419 50

Body of policewoman who was washed away by wave from pier in Odessa was found 1 km from shore Body of policewoman who was washed away by wave from pier in Odessa was found 1 km from shore The body of a dead policewoman who was washed away by a wave the day before was found in the sea in Odesa. 11 149 29

For first time since beginning of full-scale war, Turkish ship approached Ukraine. PHOTO For first time since beginning of full-scale war, Turkish ship approached Ukraine. PHOTO The Turkish cargo ship FULMAR S approaches the Ukrainian sea trade port "Chornomorsk" - the first vessel since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Armed Forces on the territory of Ukraine. 6 269 18 Previously in trend: War

Health Ministry to permit opening of beaches Health Ministry to permit opening of beaches The Health Ministry intends to permit opening of beaches. 4 312 25 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukrainian sailor from BBC Caribbean crew released in Nigeria Nigerian pirates have released seven Russian sailors and one Ukrainian sailor after they were kidnapped early last month on the cargo ship the BBC Caribbean. 3 740 12

An anchor mine torn from its anchoring was found off the seashore in Odesa region An anchor mine torn from its anchoring was found off the seashore in Odesa region In the South of Odesa region, an anchor mine was blown off the sea shore. Thanks to a timely response and the absence of vacationers on the coast, no one was injured. 2 584 2

In Mykolaiv region, mine exploded and was nailed to shore In Mykolaiv region, mine exploded and was nailed to shore In the Mykolaiv region, a sea mine exploded near the village of Kobleve, which was nailed to the shore. 2 327 2

Ukraine exported the first million tons of agricultural products by sea route, - Zelensky. VIDEO Ukraine exported the first million tons of agricultural products by sea route, - Zelensky. VIDEO On the evening of August 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traditionally addressed the Ukrainians. 2 174 31 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia and China have started naval exercises in South China Sea Russia and China have started naval exercises in South China Sea China and Russia have begun naval exercises with live gunfire in the South China Sea in the Pacific Ocean. 1 266 13

Defense forces discovered and eliminated another sea mine in Odesa Defense forces discovered and eliminated another sea mine in Odesa The Navy eliminated another sea mine in Odesa. 966 0

Netherlands closely watching Russian ships in North Sea - Brekelmans Netherlands closely watching Russian ships in North Sea - Brekelmans The Netherlands is monitoring and preventing possible sabotage of underwater infrastructure by Russian ships in the North Sea. 907 1 Previously in trend: Russian Navy

Environmental pollution in Odesa region due to enemy attack: investigative and environmental measures are ongoing, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Environmental pollution in Odesa region due to enemy attack: investigative and environmental measures are ongoing, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Prosecutors from the department for combating crimes committed in armed conflict, together with environmental prosecutors from the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office, are conducting procedural supervision in criminal proceedings for war crimes (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 833 1 Previously in trend: Oil spill in the Black Sea

Maritime Capabilities Coalition provides Ukraine with minesweepers, boats and drones - Ministry of Defense Maritime Capabilities Coalition provides Ukraine with minesweepers, boats and drones - Ministry of Defense "The Maritime Coalition, established in December 2023 as part of the Contact Group on Assistance to Ukraine to support our country at sea and on rivers, provides Ukraine with minesweepers, boats, and drones. 775 0

In August, Russia used Kalibr carriers only once to strike Ukraine from sea, - Pletenchuk In August, Russia used Kalibr carriers only once to strike Ukraine from sea, - Pletenchuk In August, Russia used cruise missile launchers to strike Ukraine from the sea only once, whereas there were three such attacks in July. 687 6 Previously in trend: Kalibr attack from the Black Sea

Over year of operation of sea corridor, 70 million tons of cargo have been transported, - Zelenskyy Over year of operation of sea corridor, 70 million tons of cargo have been transported, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 70 million tons of cargo have been transported over the past year of the export sea corridor's operation. 502 9 Previously in trend: War