Black Sea

The Ukrainian government has approved a draft agreement with the EU to receive €50 million for port repairs. During the 11 months of the sea corridor's operation, cargo turnover in the ports of Greater Odesa amounted to 60 million tons.

Turkey ratified the free trade agreement with Ukraine signed in February 2022. This is expected to increase bilateral trade from $7.3 billion to $10 billion in a short period of time.

Ukraine hopes for Turkey's active participation in ensuring food security and navigation safety in the Black Sea. The parties also discussed the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement and strengthening economic cooperation.

At night, 2 UAVs hit the Kubanskaya power substation in Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar region of Russia. A fire broke out and equipment was damaged. The substation supplies electricity to 2.5 million residents and industrial facilities in the region.

President Zelenskyy praised the 15th Brigade of the National Guard. In a month, the brigade destroyed nearly 30 artillery systems and other enemy equipment.

People's Deputy Dmytro Solomchuk predicts further growth in food prices due to poor harvests in the world. Ukrainian exports have grown by 5-7% in recent months, but this does not compensate for global crop losses.

In 11 months, cargo turnover through the Ukrainian sea corridor reached 60 million tons, of which 40. 6 million tons were exported food. Ukraine remains the guarantor of global food security, and export revenues are the basis of financial stability.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the start of naval exercises in the areas of the Northern, Pacific, Baltic Fleets and the Caspian Flotilla. 300 ships, 50 aircraft and 20,000 servicemen will participate.

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson expressed “regret” that Russia did not hold a parade on the occasion of the Navy Day in the Black Sea. He noted that Ukraine could have joined the parade with naval drones.

After the destruction of the slavyanin ferry in the kavkaz port, the occupiers may try to increase the load on the Crimean bridge in an attempt to solve logistical problems.

The Ukrainian Navy reports the presence of three Russian submarines in the Black Sea. They carry up to 12 Kalibr cruise missiles and could pose a threat.

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson said that the effectiveness of Russian Kalibr missiles is questionable, as their hit rate reaches 100%. There is a Russian submarine in the Black Sea with 4 such missiles on board.

In the Black Sea, Russia has one Kalibr carrier ship with 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two ships, one of which carries 16 Kalibrs. During the day, 9 ships passed through the Kerch Strait.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the strike on the Saki airfield in the temporarily occupied Crimea at night. The General Staff said that this is an important facility used by Russia to control airspace and strike at Ukraine.

Only one russian submarine remains in the Black Sea. The Sea of Azov is under full fire control of Ukraine, says Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk.

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The General Staff reported the presence of 1 enemy ship with 4 Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. There are 2 ships in the Mediterranean, one of which carries 16 Kalibr missiles. Russia continues to violate the SOLAS Convention.

There is one enemy ship on duty in the Black Sea, which is a Kalibr carrier, while there are no Russian ships in the Sea of Azov.

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.

Latvia is investigating information about the possible participation of its children in the Artek camp in occupied Crimea. Authorities warn of risks and urge not to visit the occupied territories of Ukraine.

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 SBU and the National Police detained the mayor of a city in Odesa region for extortion. The official, according to law enforcement, was the head of a criminal group that tried to illegally seize a recreation center on the Black Sea coast.

Fires are reported near Lake Donuzlav in occupied Crimea after nighttime explosions. Russia announces the destruction of 33 drones over Crimea and 10 unmanned boats in the Black Sea.

President Zelenskyy signed a decree on a new maritime security strategy for Ukraine. It provides for the creation of an international platform 'Safe Black Sea' and the conclusion of agreements on security guarantees in the Azov-Black Sea basin.

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.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting the new Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine, a modern document that takes into account changes and innovations in the security sector and will be implemented jointly with international partners.

Russia's capabilities in the Black Sea have been significantly reduced due to the withdrawal of its ships, which is a serious military and propaganda setback for Russia, as Ukraine is effectively destroying its Black Sea Fleet using naval strike drones.

An explosion occurred in the Odesa region. Earlier, there were warnings of a missile threat to the entire region from the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration and the detection by the Ukrainian Air Force of a high-speed target approaching from the Black Sea.

russia claims to have shot down 13 drones over several regions of russia and the black sea, and a factory in the Kursk region caught fire after a drone attack.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed gratitude to Lithuania for its strong support, including €1. 2 billion in aid, hospitality for Ukrainian refugees, and advocacy for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, during his online address to Lithuanian ambassadors.