Black Sea

Ukraine and Turkey have signed an agreement to establish a system for the electronic exchange of preliminary information on goods and vehicles moving between the two countries.

President Zelenskyy met with President Erdogan in Istanbul to discuss ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea for global food security, strengthening bilateral cooperation and joint defense production, and the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and political prisoners held by Russia.

During his visit to Turkey, President Zelenskyy toured shipyards building corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy, emphasizing the defense partnership between Ukraine and Turkey aimed at strengthening Ukraine's security and bringing peace.

During President Zelenskyy's visit to Istanbul, Turkey is expected to emphasize its continued strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs a decree naming the Ada-class corvette manufactured for Ukraine by Turkey the Hetman Ivan Vygovsky.

On the morning of March 8, an explosion occurred in the temporarily occupied Skadovsk, as reported by local residents.

Zelenskyy will discuss with Erdogan the release of Ukrainian prisoners and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea during his visit to Turkey.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of a group of Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones launched from the Black Sea in the direction of Zatoka.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the detection of a group of enemy drones approaching Odesa region from the Black Sea.

President Zelenskyy met with UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, long-range capabilities, arms and ammunition needs, joint weapons production, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

95 naval mines have been found in the Black Sea since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, posing a huge danger that requires constant readiness for disposal, according to Romania's defense minister.

In the morning, the enemy attacked Odesa region from tactical aircraft from the Black Sea, the missile lost its combat capability on approach.

The SBU spokesperson said that Russia's attempts to create its own maritime drones will not save it, but will only increase the number of legitimate targets for Ukraine in the Black Sea.

Odesa region needs special air defense systems to shoot down ballistic missiles because of its significant impact on the Ukrainian economy.

There is a temporary lull in the Black Sea after the sinking of the Russian ship Sergei Kotov, but Russia will soon deploy another ship to fulfill its missions, according to a Ukrainian Navy spokesman.

The Russians have reduced their air activity in the Kherson area, flying over the Azov or Black Sea instead of using guided bombs as they did before.

During a visit to the port of Odesa, President Zelenskiy and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis saw how the Black Sea 'grain corridor' is working, exporting nearly 28 million tons of grain to 38 countries since russia withdrew from the grain deal despite ongoing russian attacks on port infrastructure.

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis reaffirms support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Zelenskyy in Odesa.

According to Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, most Russian ships were forced to concentrate in the eastern part of the Black Sea, and their presence in Sevastopol was minimized.

British intelligence noted that the "Sergei Kotov" was the third ship lost by the Russian Black Sea Fleet in five weeks.

Ukraine's Air Force has warned of possible drone attacks launched from the Black Sea that could affect several regions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held meetings on arms supplies from partners and domestic production to implement recent agreements as soon as possible.

The UK Ministry of Defense says the Black Sea is becoming dangerous for russia after Ukrainian forces destroyed the russian patrol ship Sergei Kotov.

Due to Odesa's location on the Black Sea coast, it is not always possible to intercept all enemy drones on approach to the city.

Russia has begun to use reconnaissance drones more frequently to compensate for the loss of aircraft such as the A-50, which used to collect intelligence.

Air defense systems in Odesa repeatedly exploded while intercepting five waves of attack drones moving toward the city from the Black Sea.

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine will soon reach 30 million tons of grain exports through the Black Sea shipping corridor.

Pyrotechnics destroyed an anchor mine found on the Black Sea coast in Odesa.

Turkey hopes that ceasefire talks in Ukraine will begin soon, separating the issues of Russian occupation and ceasefire.

Turkey calls for ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia. Ankara believes that both sides have reached the limit of what can be achieved by military means