Black Sea ports
Coverage of Black Sea ports in the Nexus archive.
- Russia’s Cheap, Upgraded Cruise Missiles Pound Black Sea Ports
Russia is using a new low-cost, upgraded cruise missile called the Banderol to attack Ukraine's Black Sea ports. The missile's defining feature is its affordability, enabling widespread use in the attacks.
- Shipowners halt vessel calls for farm exports at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, minister says
Shipowners have temporarily halted vessel arrivals at Ukraine's Black Sea ports for agricultural exports due to increased Russian attacks on ports and merchant shipping. Ukraine has lost about a third of its grain export capacity via these ports because of Russian missile and drone attacks.
- Russian Strike on Turkish Cargo Ship Leaving Odesa Kills 10
A Russian missile struck the Turkish-owned cargo ship Golden Leo as it departed Odesa with grain, killing 10 people. Ukraine claims the attack targeted civilian shipping and is part of an intensifying campaign against Black Sea ports and maritime exports.
- Russia attacks Odesa as von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv
Russian strikes killed at least three people in Odesa as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to discuss defense cooperation. Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilian and industrial infrastructure, with attacks intensifying on Black Sea ports.
- Navy Denies Reports of Sea Drone Attack on Odesa
Ukraine’s Navy denied reports of a sea drone attack on Odesa, stating the activity was part of routine training exercises. The drills aim to prepare for potential maritime drone threats following Russian strikes on civilian vessels in Black Sea ports.