In Odesa region, constant monitoring of the Black Sea waters was introduced after the sinking of a corn-carrying vessel as a result of a Russian attack. Control has been strengthened due to a possible leak of fuel and lubricants.
The Russian Navy has formed the first unmanned systems regiment as part of the Northern Fleet. It is planned to create additional regiments and include a similar structure in the Pacific Fleet in 2027.
The vessel carrying corn sank after an attack by three Russian missiles on July 19. Ten people died.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that Russian attacks on civilian shipping have been a systematic campaign of terror since 2022. He cited data on damage to 1,054 port infrastructure facilities and 232 civilian vessels.
Andriy Sybiha stated that the international community must respond to the escalation of aggression with new tough sanctions and increased economic pressure on Russia.
On the night of July 24, Russia struck Ukraine with five missiles and 180 drones. Air defense forces neutralized four missiles and 160 drones.
Ukraine has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on July 27 due to russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that russia is holding global food security hostage.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi reported hitting 13 targets within the framework of the "MoLoChKa" operation, and not only.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert "Madyar" Brovdi stated that the Crimean Bridge is not being touched so that collaborators and Russians can leave the peninsula. He emphasized that there is no fuel in Crimea, which renders the Russian military machine inoperable.
India summoned a Russian diplomat, condemning the attack on the vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the deaths of four Indian sailors. New Delhi emphasized the unacceptability of strikes on civilian shipping.
President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation of "long-range sanctions" against logistics facilities and an oil depot in the Moscow region. Also in the Black Sea, two tankers and four dry cargo ships were hit.
Commander of the SBS Robert Brovdi reported on night strikes against seven vessels, seven electrical substations, and six air defense elements. The total tally of operations from July 1 to 20 is 183 vessels, 103 power units, and 25 air defense units.
The Unmanned Systems Forces attacked 13 substations in occupied Crimea and four vessels of the Russian shadow fleet in the Black Sea overnight. In total, from July 1 to 19, 176 vessels and 96 energy nodes were hit.
Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.
On the night of July 17, the Defense Forces struck military targets of the Russian Federation. Two tankers, the patrol ship "Svetlyak", an oil terminal, and the "Slavneft-Yanos" refinery were hit.
Commander of the SBS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi confirmed the destruction of 12 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet on July 17. In total, from July 6 to July 17, 159 vessels were destroyed, of which 117 in the Sea of Azov and 42 in the Black Sea.
Commander of the SBS Robert Brovdi reported the destruction of 11 enemy vessels on July 16. In total, from July 6 to July 16, 147 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet were destroyed.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi showed a video of striking 20 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea.
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".
On the night of July 14, fighters of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 11 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov. In total, over 9 days as part of the "MoLoChKa" operation, 116 vessels have been hunted down.
As a result of the attack of Russian UAVs on civilian vessels in the Black Sea, a sailor was killed, 5 more were wounded. Kuleba called it terrorism and proof of the rf's war against shipping.
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.
In two months, about 40 dolphins have washed up on the coast of Georgia. Among the reasons, a scientist cites military actions in the Black Sea and water pollution.
Zelenskyy discussed infrastructure protection and strengthening electronic warfare in the Dnipro region. Military officials reported on the situation at the front and security in the Black Sea.
Andriy Sybiha and Hakan Fidan discussed cooperation in the defense sector, energy, and logistics. The parties are preparing a meeting of presidents to bring peace closer.
A local resident collected coordinates of mobile fire groups and anti-aircraft complexes for the enemy. The traitor was caught red-handed and faces life imprisonment.
Specialists recorded 350 meters of polluted coastline with spots and a film of an unknown substance. Ecologists rescued a bird and are examining water samples.
During the night, dozens of drones attacked Krasnodar Krai and Tver. The Krymska station and facilities in Gelendzhik were hit, and a fire was reported in Tver.
Rising prices and demand due to the conflict in the Middle East have record-high increased Russia's profits. Ukrainian drone strikes on ports are hindering budget replenishment.
Tanks and berths of the terminal, which provides 1. 5% of global oil supplies, were hit. A fire at the Sheskharis facility is also reported.
