Ukrainian Navy
The Ukrainian Navy spokesman said that there are no more Russian warships in the Sea of Azov. In the morning of July 24, two Russian ships were there, without missile carriers.
The Ukrainian military caused significant damage to the enemy ferry Slavyanin in the port of Kavkaz. This was the third and last railroad ferry used by Russia for military purposes in the region.
The occupiers continue to build up the defense of the Kerch Bridge, installing more than 30 barges.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman says that Russia dominates the air over the Black Sea, but it is temporary. Russia has not abandoned its plans to seize the Ukrainian coast, but is forced to hide ships in Novorossiysk.
The Ukrainian Navy destroyed 28 Russian ships, including a submarine, three missile carriers, and two new ships representing all classes from a flagship missile cruiser to missile boats and patrol ships, significantly reducing Russia's naval capabilities in the Black Sea.
The last patrol ship of the Russian Navy left the occupied Crimea and entered the base in Novorossiysk, probably the Ladny ship, while only auxiliary vessels without main weapons and 5 large landing ships undergoing repairs remain in Crimea.
The commander of the Ukrainian Navy was detained for receiving bribes of up to UAH 150,000 per month from his subordinates for granting them shore leave.
The last patrol ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet left the occupied Crimea on July 15, a Ukrainian Navy spokesman said.
There are no Russian ships on combat duty in the Black Sea, but there are 3 ships in the Sea of Azov without Kalibr cruise missiles, according to the Ukrainian Navy.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk says that although the Russians are trying to create unified silos to launch both Kalibr and the more dangerous Oniks missiles, there are currently no ships in the Azov-Black Sea region capable of launching both missiles.
Norway will provide Ukraine with spare parts for Sea King helicopters to support the operation and maintenance of the helicopters donated by Germany.
According to Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk, the Russian Black Sea Fleet was not ready for a long war due to the lack of necessary infrastructure and logistics.
The Russian frigate Admiral Makarov fired cruise missiles from the Black Sea during yesterday's massive attack by Russian troops that killed 4 children and wounded 12 others.
Russia has 1 ship with Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea and 3 ships without cruise missiles in the Sea of Azov.
Zelenskyy met with Dutch ministers in Odesa to discuss military aid, including F-16s and air defense support, amid Russian attacks on the city.
On the Day of the Ukrainian Navy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the Ukrainian sea will not tolerate the russian fleet and that the enemy cannot fight the Ukrainian marines.
The creation of the Ukrainian Navy gradually began in 1992, when the crews of some ships of the former Soviet Black Sea Fleet began to take the oath of allegiance to Ukraine.
The river flotilla of the Ukrainian Navy conducted tactical exercises on the Dnipro River using boats received as part of international assistance to practice combat operations, personnel delivery and mine reconnaissance.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is finalizing a new Maritime Strategy to consolidate its interests and capabilities at sea, ensuring that the country can protect its maritime interests and those of its allies after Russia's dominance in the Black Sea region was shattered by war.
The Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a multi-purpose corvette-class ship being built by Turkey for the Ukrainian Navy, is undergoing sea trials.
Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister from the Labor Party, is likely to continue active military support for Ukraine and strengthen security alliances against Russia, a political analyst believes.
Having received F-16 fighter jets, Ukraine will be able to strengthen its control over the Black Sea and challenge Russia's dominance in the region's airspace, the Ukrainian Navy commander believes.
Spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk warned about the presence of military facilities in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russia fills Crimean beaches with government employees whose trips are paid for by their jobs, attracting Russians despite the potential risks.
Ukrainian Navy sailors rescued 5 civilians who were swept into the open sea near Odesa.
According to the Ukrainian Navy spokesperson, there are no missile carriers in the Black and Azov Seas, only a submarine without missiles and two surface ships.
The Russian Navy has 2 ships in the Black Sea, including 1 missile carrier without Kalibr missiles, 2 ships in the Sea of Azov without missiles, and 2 ships in the Mediterranean carrying up to 24 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Sailors of the Ukrainian Navy rescued five civilians who were thrown into the open sea in Odesa.
Russia can now be present in the Black Sea only in the form of submarines, as the threat of remote air strikes has been eliminated and its surface ships can no longer operate there.
Russia has three Kalibr missile carriers in the black and Azov seas with a total salvo of up to 36 missiles.