Black Sea
Europe is forced to rethink its own security system. Russia continues to build up its military potential, test NATO's readiness to respond to provocations, and use not only military but also hybrid tools against European states.
The Russian shadow fleet tanker LOUISE 1 was blown up by magnetic mines off Oman. All 27 crew members were unharmed.
October 31 marks the international days of cities, savings, and the Black Sea, as well as Halloween and Reformation Day. Believers honor the Apostles Stachys and Luke.
During his visit to Istanbul, Zelenskyy and Erdogan will discuss cooperation, Russia's war against Ukraine, and security in the Black Sea.
In 1999, Ukraine transferred 11 strategic bombers and 575 Kh-55 missiles to Russia in exchange for writing off its gas debt. The remaining aircraft were dismantled.
On October 30, Ukraine will be cloudy with clear spells and rain in the southern and western regions. Temperatures will reach 15°C during the day.
Following the sinking of the KHORYV vessel off Romania, three Ukrainian crew members remain missing. One sailor was killed.
The Khoryv vessel sank after a drone strike near Constanța. One sailor was killed, three are missing, and nine were rescued.
Over the course of two weeks, at least seven vessels were attacked near Romania and Bulgaria, with around 30 sailors killed or missing. Bucharest will strengthen surveillance and protection.
The European Parliament discussed protecting shipping after six attacks by allegedly Russian drones in ten days. The EU will strengthen monitoring and pressure.
The Alliance will deploy aircraft, radars and drones to the Black Sea following a series of attacks on vessels. At least 23 sailors are missing or have died.
According to media reports, Ukraine is using K3 Scout drones to strike Russian ports. The scale of their use and the fact that the drones were transferred have not been officially confirmed.
The tanker remains afloat after the fire near Sochi, but has sustained significant damage and is listing to starboard. Oil pollution was recorded off the coast.
A fire broke out on the San Marino-flagged vessel Wide Trader near Sulina. Four people have been rescued, while the search for eight others is still underway.
Overnight, Russia launched two Kh-59 missiles and 580 drones at Ukraine. Air defenses destroyed or suppressed 536 unmanned aerial vehicles; hits were recorded at 31 locations.
On the night of October 12, Russia launched 121 drones at Ukraine, including 76 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 89 unmanned aerial vehicles.
An American reconnaissance aircraft took off from Romania and is patrolling the Black Sea. Its equipment can detect objects at a distance of up to 600 km.
Greenpeace detected a 25-square-kilometer oil slick in the Black Sea after the attack on the tanker. russia initially denied the pollution.
Four targets were hit, including oil facilities and a training ground in three Russian regions. There was also a response in the Black Sea.
As a result of a series of strikes on the road, trucks and passenger cars were damaged. Two people were hospitalized, and one of the injured is in extremely serious condition.
Zelenskyy reported strikes on military facilities in Russia’s Samara and Bryansk regions. There are also new results in the Black Sea. sea.
Sixty-five tankers and 85 cargo vessels are stuck near the entrance to the Gulf of Finland. The traffic jam may have been caused by the rerouting of Russian exports from the Black Sea.
Zelenskyy said that oil facilities in Russia’s Samara and Volgograd regions had been hit. Strikes were also reported against targets in the Black Sea and 5 regions.
Ukraine carried out long-range strikes against defense, oil, and military facilities in six regions of Russia and the Black Sea.
Overnight on September 26, the Defense Forces struck a number of Russian facilities, including the Ilsky Oil Refinery.
On September 23, significant rainfall, thunderstorms, and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected on the left bank. Temperatures will be seasonal.
The attacks have reduced grain supplies from Ukraine and Russia, pushing wheat prices to a three-year high. The EU warns of a global crisis.
The Defense Forces struck the oil refinery in Syzran, the drone plant in Taganrog, and a drone launch site in Oryol Oblast. Zelenskyy also noted the U.S. decision regarding VTB.
As part of Operation “MoLoChKa,” the Unmanned Systems Forces hit 285 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Movement in the region has been significantly hindered.
Fragments of four UAVs were discovered in Constanța, Tulcea and the Black Sea in Romania. Some of the drones carried explosive charges; all the fragments were neutralized.