Black Sea

Boats that don’t sink: Ukraine tests new watercraft for the Armed Forces
New Ukrainian-made motor boats are able to withstand impacts and remain afloat even after hull damage.

Ukraine counts on cooperation with Norway in protecting the Black Sea, — Zelenskyy
Norway can play a key role in strengthening air defense and protecting Ukraine’s coastline.

Ukraine and Sweden discussed strengthening the protection of the Black Sea
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa and Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonsson agreed to strengthen the Ukrainian fleet.

Romania plans to expand naval mission to protect against Russian attacks
Patrols of energy infrastructure and trade routes may be added to mine clearance operations in the Black Sea.

A court in Russia ordered the payment of $621 million in compensation for the fuel oil spill from a tanker near Kerch
The Volgoneft-212 accident in December led to a large-scale environmental disaster in the Black Sea.

Defense Intelligence scouts on boats conducted a successful raid on the Tendrivska Spit
The operation in the northern part of the Black Sea ended without losses among Ukrainian forces.

Defense Intelligence first demonstrated the use of FPV drones in the open sea
The scouts demonstrated a new tactic of defeating the enemy from boats, destroying the equipment and personnel of the invaders.

Defense Intelligence presented a documentary about naval operations at Zmiinyi island and the “Boyko towers”
The film reveals for the first time the details of the special operations of Ukrainian intelligence in the Black Sea.

Russia began using small boats instead of large ships — Ukrainian Navy
Due to losses and the threat of defeat, the Russian Navy was forced to switch to small-unit tactics.

Failed attack on the south of Odesa region: Russian naval drones exploded in Russian waters
An attempt to attack Ukrainian targets in the south of Odesa region using Russian surface drones was unsuccessful.