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Defense forces have hit over 1,000 Russian boats and ships since the beginning of the year
In October 2026 alone, the Ukrainian military disabled 67 enemy vessels using UAVs.
Ukraine blocked the transfer of Russia’s chairmanship of the Black Sea Commission
The Ukrainian delegation did not allow the transfer of the chairmanship of Russia in the Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea from Pollution.
Ukraine called on the UN Security Council to strengthen sanctions against the “shadow fleet”
The call came amid reports of US plans to ease sanctions against tankers.
“Noosfera” celebrates five years under its Ukrainian name
The Ukrainian research vessel Noosphere received its current name five years ago, replacing the British James Clark Ross.
Ukraine will not attack ships with Russian diesel fuel heading to the US, Zelenskyy says
At the same time, commenting on the strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky noted that the Ukrainian military has been “acting more cautiously” in recent days.
Search for three sailors from sunken Khoryv suspended in Black Sea
Romanian rescuers have suspended the search for three sailors who went missing after the “Khoryv” sank in the Black Sea near Constanta.
Ukraine joined the regional seminar on maritime security in Varna
Topics include protection of underwater infrastructure, countering the “shadow fleet” and oil spill preparedness.
ETF calls on EU to strengthen protection of seafarers and port workers in the Black Sea
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has called on EU leaders to strengthen the protection of seafarers, port workers and civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian icebreaker “Noosfera” begins new Antarctic season
The sixth Antarctic season of the Ukrainian scientific research vessel “Noosfera” has started. The vessel is heading from Cape Town to Antarctica.
Sulina may be closed to shipping again for several days
As of October 12, there are about 70 vessels in the Sulina roadstead. At the same time, the 44th mile area has been almost completely unloaded.
