The occupiers have reduced the use of helicopters in the Black Sea after several units were destroyed by Magura V5 maritime drones. Currently, Russia relies on aviation and drones to patrol the waters.
As of the morning of January 16, no enemy ships were spotted in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 7 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which are carrying Kalibr missiles.
146 people have sought medical attention after cleaning up fuel oil on the Black Sea coast in Russia. The pollution was caused by the accident of two Russian tankers, and one teenager died during the cleanup.
The Ministry of Defense has approved a system of four basic qualification levels for UAV operators. Each level defines the ability to operate different types of drones and the altitude restrictions for flights.
There are 15 Russian ships in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, 6 of which are equipped with Kalibr missiles. The total missile potential is 50 missiles.
There is one Russian ship with 4 Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. There are 7 ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which carry 22 Kalibr missiles.
There is one russian ship with 4 Kalibrs in the Black Sea. There are 7 ships in the Mediterranean, two of which have up to 22 cruise missiles on board.
Two contaminated areas with a total length of over 14 km have been discovered on the coast of occupied Berdiansk. The occupation authorities are trying to eliminate the pollution with the help of “volunteers”.
The number of dolphins killed after the Kerch Strait fuel oil spill has risen to 58. Scientists have found live dolphins swimming among the oil films in the area of the accident.
There are eight Russian ships in the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Three of them are carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total warhead of up to 26 missiles.
A new oil slick covering 2,800 square meters from a tanker that crashed in December has appeared in the Black Sea. On the coast of the occupied Crimea, pollution of the coastline with a length of more than 14 km was also detected.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called Putin's creation of a headquarters for oil pollution cleanup in the Black Sea a demonstrative “concern. ” About 15-20 thousand birds and more than 30 dolphins were killed in the Russian tanker accident.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said that Russia's use of the so-called “shadow fleet” not only finances its military budget but also threatens the environment.
The Ministry of Environment reports that there is no threat to the coast of Odesa from the spill of fuel oil from Russian tankers. The pollution over an area of about 1000 km² reached the coast of Crimea, killing more than 15,000 birds and 30 dolphins.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with his Norwegian counterpart Gram. Norway will provide Ukraine with military aid worth more than €2 billion in 2025, the largest in the country's history.
No enemy warships were spotted in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 7 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which are carrying Kalibr missiles with a total volley of 22 missiles.
There are seven russian vessels in the Mediterranean, two of which are equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles with the ability to launch up to 22 missiles. No enemy ships have been spotted in the Black and Azov Seas.
There is one russian ship without Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. There are 7 ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which have 22 Kalibr missiles on board.
Estonian Navy Commander Ivo Värk said there is no dominance of any side in the Black Sea. Both sides have freedom of action close to the coast with air defense, mines and shore support.
More than 30 dolphins died off the coast of occupied Crimea after the Volgoneft tanker accident. Fuel oil pollution stretches for kilometers.
The coasts of occupied Feodosia, Alushta and Sudak have been affected by fuel oil pollution. Satellite images showed stains near the ports and along the coastline, and environmentalists warn of possible consequences.
Several beaches in occupied Sevastopol were found to be contaminated with fuel oil after a tanker accident in the Kerch Strait. Local authorities declared a state of emergency of regional significance.
There is one Russian ship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea, but without ammunition. There are 7 enemy ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which have up to 22 Kalibr missiles on board.
A representative of the GUR stated that Russia has no effective counteraction to Ukrainian naval drones. The enemy is only trying to defend itself from existing maritime drone attacks.
There is one Russian ship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea, but without ammunition. There are 8 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have up to 26 Kalibr missiles on board.
Two areas of oil pollution were discovered in Crimea after the tanker accident in the Kerch Strait. The total length of the pollution is 3.9 km, and 150 people are involved in the cleanup.
Localized emissions of oil products after the accident of two Volgoneft tankers were found on the central beach of Anapa. The damage to the Black Sea ecosystem could amount to billions, and injured birds are found on the coast.
After a Russian tanker accident in the Kerch Strait, a fuel oil slick moves toward Yalta. Local residents find contaminated birds, which are taken to the Skazka Zoo for treatment.
There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea, but without missiles. There are 8 ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have 26 Kalibrs on board.
The Navy spokesman said that part of the Russian barriers of the Kerch Bridge were out of order due to storms. The storm season will last for another 2-3 months.