Black Sea

An oil slick of 700 square meters was discovered in the Black Sea. A high alert regime was introduced in the Tuapse district of the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, and the cleanup is complicated by weather conditions.

Ukraine's exports in January-September 2024 amounted to almost 100 million tons, up 36% year-on-year. In monetary terms, this amounts to $28.9 billion, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Enemy drones are moving from the Black Sea toward Kirovohrad region. The Ukrainian Air Force warns of possible air defense systems, and an air alert is declared in the region.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports on the serious consequences of russian attacks on civilian cargo ships in Odesa. In two days, two ships were damaged, and there were deaths and injuries, threatening Ukraine's economy and global food security.

A Russian ballistic missile damages the Palau-flagged OPTIMA ship in the port of Odesa. One person was killed and five foreign crew members were injured. Ukraine calls for increased protection of port infrastructure.

Mykhailo Fedorov said that Ukraine is developing a solution to Russia's new air defense lines that identify Ukrainian maritime drones. This creates new opportunities for defense technology startups.

Ukrainian air defense destroyed about 15 Russian drones near Kyiv. The air alert lasted over 2 hours, the fourth attack on the capital since early October.

There are 4 Russian Kalibr cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 24 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 ships, 2 of which have up to 20 Kalibr missiles.

Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones and ballistic missiles. A dry cargo ship, warehouses and trucks were damaged, fires broke out, and one person was injured.

In the Black Sea, there are two Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles, with a total volley of up to 8 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 ships, 2 of which have up to 20 Kalibr missiles.

The State Border Guard Service showed exclusive footage of the battles for gas production platforms near Zmiinyi Island.

At night, Russian occupants attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense systems shot down 3 drones over Odesa region, 10 more were lost locally. The missiles did not reach their targets due to electronic warfare.

There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 ships, 2 of which have up to 20 Kalibrs.

Ukraine asks the Arbitration Tribunal in The Hague to order Russia to dismantle the Kerch Bridge to restore shipping. Zolotareva calls for an end to Russia's violations of international maritime law.

The PACE unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainians. The document also draws parallels with Russia's current aggression and calls for support for Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a group of enemy drones flying from the Black Sea toward Odesa region. The head of Odesa RMA urged residents to take shelter.

An explosion occurred in the city of Odesa after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a reconnaissance drone flying towards the city. Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov confirmed the explosion and said that the city's defenders were working.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on the losses of the Russian army in Ukraine. Over the past day, the enemy lost 1,370 soldiers, 44 armored vehicles and 98 drones.

There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there is another ship with 16 Kalibrs.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated the data on the losses of the Russian army. Over the past day, about 1,250 soldiers, 5 tanks, 27 artillery systems and other equipment were destroyed. There is one Russian missile carrier in the Black Sea.

There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there is another ship with 16 Kalibrs.

There are two Russian Kalibr cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 8 missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and one in the Mediterranean with a volley of up to 16 missiles.

The Ukrainian Air Force repelled a massive attack by Russian drones at night, destroying 24 of the 32 “Shaheds” launched. The enemy also attacked with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and two X-22 cruise missiles.

On the night of September 26, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a large-scale air attack. They shot down 66 of 78 Shahed attack UAVs and 4 of 6 enemy missiles, and lost 8 UAVs in the area.

The President of Ukraine held talks with Antonio Guterres on the implementation of the Formula for Peace and Freedom of Navigation in the Black Sea. This is important for the unimpeded export of Ukrainian agricultural products to global markets.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has declared his full support for Zelenskyy's Peace Formula. Romania will continue to provide multidimensional assistance to Ukraine and promote the export of Ukrainian grain.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. They discussed strategic partnership, expansion of consular presence and safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

As of September 25, there is one Russian ship in the Black Sea that is not a cruise missile carrier. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and one Kalibr carrier in the Mediterranean.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Turkey met to discuss their strategic partnership. They focused on economic cooperation, the restoration of Ukraine, and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

One Russian submarine was spotted in the Black Sea, guarding a base in Novorossiysk. Enemy aircraft are active on the western coast of Crimea, searching for drones and conducting reconnaissance.