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Ukraine Claims It Hit Russian Submarine in Wartime First

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet acknowledged an attack had taken place but denied that any vessels were damaged.

Turkish Ship Damaged in Russian Strike on Ukraine's Odesa Region

The strike came hours after Turkey's Erdoğan had raised the issue of strikes on port infrastructure personally with Putin.

Turkey Says Another Tanker Was Attacked in the Black Sea

The ship was traveling from Russia to Georgia when it was reportedly targeted by drones off the coast of Turkey, officials said.

Black Sea Tanker That Sustained Blast Hit Again

Turkey's Transport Ministry said the tanker sustained only "minor damage" and that none of the crew were hurt.

Naval Drones Halt Operations at Russian Oil Terminal

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium said it would resume operations when the drone threat was lifted.

Sanctioned Oil Tankers Hit by Blasts, Fire En Route to Russia, Turkey Says

Authorities suggested the two tankers may have been hit by devices while heading toward the Russian port of Novorossiysk.

Russian Black Sea Port Halts Fuel Exports After Ukrainian Strike

The port had been expected to increase fuel exports in November,
but shipping data showed tankers moved off their berths and anchored offshore.

Spill Discovered in Black Sea After Ukrainian Strike on Tuapse Oil Terminal – BBC

It is the latest in a series of oil spills in the Black Sea in recent months.

Underwater Cleanup Completed After Oil Spill Near Black Sea Resort of Anapa

But a swimming ban remains in place across Krasnodar’s coastline, and officials warn that oil continues to seep from the wrecks.

Scores of Birds Stricken in Krasnodar After Latest Black Sea Oil Spill

Authorities said around 30 cubic meters of oil, or roughly 200 barrels, leaked during loading at the Novorossiysk port on Aug. 29.

Krasnodar Court Freezes Bank Accounts of Companies Linked to Black Sea Oil Spill

Rosprirodnadzor is seeking $614 million in damages from the two companies over the December 2024 oil spill off the coast of the Krasnodar region.

Oil Spill Cripples Tourism in Russia’s Black Sea Resort of Anapa

According to regional officials, only 24,000 tourists visited Anapa in July compared to 100,000 during the same period last year.

Black Sea Oil Spill Reaches Abkhazia’s Shores

A local climatologist said the breakaway region lacks the funding and equipment to assess the full extent of the oil deeper in the sea.

A Disastrous Black Sea Oil Spill Unites Z-Activists and Anti-War Russians Alike

Volunteers are leading the fight against one of the worst environmental disasters in recent history. The authorities aren't thrilled.

As Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Flounders, Moscow Presses Onward With Massive Amphibious Assault Ship

Analysts say the Ivan Rogov may prove more symbolic than strategic, as the fleet it is meant to bolster has suffered heavy losses in Ukraine.

Russian Attacks on Kharkiv Wound 47 – Police

The attacks came hours after Russian strikes on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia wounded more than 20 people.

Black Sea Oil Spill Renders Russian Resorts Unfit for Summer Vacation, Top Health Official Warns

Oil slicks continue to be detected off the coast of Anapa nearly four months after two aging Russian tankers were damaged in a powerful storm.

Russian Government Estimates Black Sea Oil Spill Damage at $1B

The spill occurred in December after two aging Russian tankers released thousands of tons of heavy fuel oil during a storm.

Russia Demands Sanctions Relief for Black Sea Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration would study the Kremlin’s list of demands to halt maritime military activity.

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Halt Black Sea Strikes in Tentative Step Toward Peace, White House Says

The United States also pledged to "help restore access to the world market" for Russian agricultural and fertilizer exports.

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