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President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of logistical challenges and Russian strikes on Odesa at a meeting of the Staff. He expects the government to provide a list of measures to diversify export routes.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom visited the minesweeping vessel "Cherkasy", received from Britain in 2023. The leaders were also shown drones and unmanned vehicles.
A unit of the Ukrainian Navy Armed Forces successfully passed NEL-2 evaluation according to NATO standards. Ukraine gained the ability to command multinational forces of the Alliance.
The occupiers attacked the vessel GOLDEN LEO, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, with cruise missiles as it was leaving the combat zone with a cargo of grain. As a result of the strike, 5 people were killed, the fate of another 5 is unknown.
Ukrainian military sank the FSB border patrol ship "Izumrud" using the Sargan-3000 unmanned system. There are dead and wounded among the crew.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Ukrainian military continues to impose "long-range sanctions" on Russia. He thanked the units of the SSO, SBU, SBS, GUR, and Navy for strikes on oil refineries, ships, and tankers of the "shadow fleet".
The Ukrainian Navy has debunked a fake report regarding the bombardment of Odesa by sea drones on June 17. In reality, the military was conducting planned defense preparation activities.
The Navy spokesperson reported on Russia's preparations for a Ukrainian landing in Crimea. The occupiers are actively strengthening vulnerable areas to defend the peninsula.
The Netherlands has handed over an Alkmaar-class minehunter named Henichesk to Ukraine. The fleet now has five such vessels for searching for and neutralizing naval mines.
Former Deputy Commander of the Navy Serhiy Yeliseyev has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison. He betrayed his oath in 2014 and entered service in the Russian fleet.
In May, the AFU liberated over 100 square kilometers of territory. Strikes on Russia's rear infrastructure caused over $1 billion in damages to the enemy.
The enemy launched strikes on two boats of the Sea Search and Rescue Service that were performing a humanitarian mission within the Ukrainian maritime corridor. This attack is further evidence of Russia's deliberate disregard for the norms of international law.
The occupiers attacked vessels of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service during a humanitarian mission. As a result of the shelling, there are wounded; their evacuation by the Navy forces is underway.
The Ukrainian Navy warned Romania about a drone that lost control due to Russian jamming. Coordination between states is key to minimizing its consequences for neighboring countries, the MFA stated.
An unmanned surface vehicle of the Ukrainian Navy lost control due to enemy electronic warfare and ended up in Romania. Ukraine alerted the Romanian side to ensure civilian safety.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the neutralization of the Russian fleet in the Black and Azov Seas. Ukraine is scaling up the production of naval drones to strengthen its defense.
Russian drones attacked the Turkish vessel ANT in the Black Sea, resulting in injuries. Ankara has called on the parties to avoid steps toward an uncontrolled escalation of the war.
The SBU has detained smugglers who were transporting a drone with explosives from Abkhazia for the FSB. The weapon was hidden among cigarettes to prepare for terrorist attacks in Odesa.
A Russian drone attacked the civilian bulk carrier ANT under the flag of Vanuatu, which was heading to Turkey. Two wounded sailors have been evacuated to the hospital.
An unknown device detonated in the Odesa port with no casualties or destruction reported. Specialists are determining the type of object; the harbor's operations continue as scheduled.
Oleksiy Neizhpapa and Andriy Hnatov congratulated the marines on their professional holiday. The Navy Commander presented the service members with awards for military merit.
An enemy drone attacked the bulk carrier KSL DEYANG with a Chinese crew near the Odesa region. The owner of the affected vessel is a company from the PRC.
SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian agent in Odesa who planned to shoot a Navy official on May 9. An assault rifle and ammunition were seized from the perpetrator.
Ukrainian forces struck two tankers of the Russian Federation's shadow fleet near the port of Novorossiysk. The operation was carried out by the SBU and the Navy under the leadership of the General Staff.
On the night of April 30, the Ukrainian Navy struck Russian Sobol and Grachonok-class boats in the Kerch Strait. The occupiers suffered casualties among the crews of the vessels guarding the bridge.
The Ukrainian Navy struck the tanker Marquise with two kamikaze drones near Tuapse. The sanctioned vessel was used for the illegal transportation of petroleum products.
The 'Angels' special unit evacuated a man from the occupation who was assisting the Defense Forces. The operation was carried out on the orders of Vice Admiral Neizhpapa in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian sailors detected and eliminated an enemy uncrewed surface vessel near the Odesa port. The military prevented the apparatus from approaching the coast.
175 military personnel and 7 civilians were released from Russian captivity. Among them are officers, defenders of Mariupol, and National Guardsmen who guarded the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
There are no Russian warships in the sea, and only small boats are on patrol. Navy spokesman Pletenchuk confirmed the absence of the enemy fleet.