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Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea

Russia attacked the civilian cargo vessels Golden Leo and Venturo in the Black Sea. 

20.07.2026 - 17:23
The “handysize” market has virtually stopped, and Danube freight has increased by $3–5/t

Last week, only one vessel was looking for cargo in the handysize segment. Rates on the Danube, however, increased by $3–5/t.

20.07.2026 - 16:59
Bodies of 10 dead in Russian attack on civilian ship found at sea

During the search and rescue operation, the bodies of 10 dead were found – the pilot and crew members of a merchant ship attacked by the Russians near Odesa.

20.07.2026 - 16:32
Attacks on Ukrainian ports force exporters to refocus on the western border, — Spike Brokers

Traders are reducing purchases at ports, while demand is increasingly shifting to land routes and Danube ports.

20.07.2026 - 13:25
International maritime monitoring mission may begin work in Ukraine in the fall

The IMO mission is to document Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and civilian shipping.

20.07.2026 - 12:48
Despite the promise: Egypt could accept a Russian ship with grain from occupied Feodosia

The sanctioned bulk carrier NOVAYA ZEMLYA, which exported about 20 thousand tons of wheat from occupied Feodosia, changed its route and appeared near Alexandria instead of the previously declared Famagusta.

20.07.2026 - 12:00
UAV Forces hit three more tankers and four dry cargo ships of the Russian “shadow fleet”

On the night of July 20, the units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the destruction of seven Russian shadow fleet vessels in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas.

20.07.2026 - 11:25
Russia attacked a civilian ship near Odesa: 10 people died

Yesterday, near Odesa, the enemy struck a merchant ship under the flag of Guinea-Bissau.

20.07.2026 - 10:19
Ukrainian border guards rescue sailor who was stranded at sea after Russian attack (video)

The servicemen of the Maritime Guard of the State Border Service of Ukraine conducted a successful search and rescue operation in the Black Sea.

20.07.2026 - 09:21
The Mamai naval drone hit a “shadow fleet” tanker in the Black Sea

The Avero tanker was transporting Russian oil to China and India, circumventing the embargo.

19.07.2026 - 12:02