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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian drone support facility in Black Sea, capture equipment

In the "Citadel" operation, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces captured crucial Russian equipment from Black Sea drilling platform and destroyed a mast along with its antenna.

byIryna Voichuk

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Ukraine unveils FURY: new weapon to dominate the Black Sea

Ukraine is developing a new underwater drone project that aims to destroy the Russian Navy in the Black Sea and protect Ukrainian waters.

bySerge Havrylets

Ukraine’s victory demands more than drones – “boots on the ground” define true territory control, says Navy commander

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Ukraine’s victory demands more than drones. “Boots on the ground” define true territory control, says Navy commander

Ukraine created the world's first fleet of naval drones, paralyzing Russia's Black Sea Fleet. However, can occupied Crimea - the apple of Vladimir Putin's eye - be liberated by drones alone?

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Ukraine’s sunflower seeds plundered by Russia and shipped to Türkiye

An investigation by OSINT analysts revealed how Russia is using ports in occupied Crimea and Türkiye to illegally export thousands of tons of sunflower seeds stolen from the occupied territories of southern Ukraine.

bySerge Havrylets

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Türkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria sign agreement for joint Black Sea mine clearance

In response to maritime safety concerns in the Black Sea amid Russia's war against Ukraine, three NATO allies have established a Mine Countermeasures Task Group to tackle the drifting sea mines.

byIryna Voichuk

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Minister: Ukraine exports 15 mn tons of cargo via Black Sea corridor in five months amid Russia’s blockade

Amid Russia's ongoing sea blockade of Ukraine's ports, Ukraine has shipped 15 million tons of cargo over five months using newly established temporary routes after Russia's withdrawal from the UN-brokered grain deal.

byYuri Zoria

vessel ukraine grain initiative depart odesa port

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Ukraine exports 13 mn tons by sea since summer defying Russian blockade

By creating a safe maritime corridor, Ukraine has shipped 13 million tons of critical exports on hundreds of vessels since August, defying Russia's threats to blockade the Black Sea.

byYuri Zoria

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British Intel: Destruction of Novocherkassk increased the number of lost key Russian warships to three

The ships were providing important logistical support, augmenting the key Crimea Bridge connection with Russia

byMaria Tril

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Panamanian freighter damaged by Russian mine in Black Sea

A ship's captain and a sailor, who are Egyptian citizens, were injured.

byMaria Tril

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New Ukrainian surface drone joins fight in Black Sea

The Cossack Mamai surface drone measures six meters in length and can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h.

byIryna Voichuk

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Ukrainian maritime drones create 200-mile security zone in Black Sea

Successful attacks by maritime drones, coupled with missile strikes on Russian naval facilities have enabled Ukraine to drive Russia's ships out of Sevastopol Bay and establish a safe sea corridor for merchant vessels.

byIryna Voichuk

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Ukraine invites Türkiye to join maritime coalition

"We are grateful to Türkiye for supporting Ukraine from the first day of the full-scale invasion in ensuring the Black Sea's security. We invite Türkiye to join the Maritime Coalition," Umerov stated.

byIryna Voichuk

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Minister: 200 ships exported 7 million tons of cargo via Black Sea corridor since August

Despite the ongoing Russian blockade, Ukraine managed to export 7 million tons of cargo since August, of which nearly 5 million tons were agricultural products.

byIryna Voichuk

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Newsweek: Satellite images show Crimea lost naval defense line in storm

Satellite photos show that Crimea lost a naval defense line in a storm that battered the annexed Black…

byOlena Mukhina

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine to receive ships for Black Sea grain corridor security

Zelenskyy emphasized that one of Ukraine's major accomplishments this year is securing a grain corridor independent of Russia, and he noted that Ukraine is actively working to guarantee safe transit for vessels along the corridor.

byIryna Voichuk

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Ship with Ukrainian grain from Odesa splits in half near Turkish coast

It most likely happened due to a severe Black Sea storm.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Reuters: Grain ship damaged by sea mine off Ukraine coast

A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier loaded with wheat was hit by a floating sea mine in the Black Sea amid Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports.

bySerge Havrylets

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Zelenskyy says Russia’s Black Sea fleet forced to retreat

On 16 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia’s naval fleet was forced to retreat from the…

byOlena Mukhina

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100th ship passes via Black Sea corridor amid Russia’s blockade

The Black Sea humanitarian corridor, a vital route for Ukraine's exports, has so far facilitated the delivery of 3.7 million tons of food and goods worldwide.

byIryna Voichuk

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Ukraine says alternative Black Sea export corridor is working despite Russia’s attack on civilian vessel

Ukraine's alternative Black Sea export corridor is working despite a Russian missile attack on a civilian vessel, Vice…

byOlena Mukhina