Danube
Ukrainian and Polish services agreed on measures for the stable operation of the border due to the possible redistribution of freight flows. The parties agreed to strengthen coordination and increase the number of staff for customs clearance.
The shallowing of rivers is a consequence of climate change and an unwillingness to adapt. The draining of wetlands, the asphalting of cities, and phosphates are exacerbating the water shortage and the blooming of the Dnipro.
Italy has declared the highest level of danger due to the heat in all 27 monitored cities for the first time this year. The heat has caused records in Austria, fires in France, and energy problems in Hungary.
Due to a record drought, the Danube's water level fell, revealing the hulls of around 200 sunken German military vessels. They were deliberately sunk in 1944 to slow the advance of Soviet forces.
Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Ţoiu announced plans to import electricity from Ukraine due to record drought. Bucharest declared a state of emergency on the energy market and shut down one nuclear reactor.
Ukraine plans to produce 150 million cubic meters of biomethane by the end of 2026. The main market driver will be the export of fuel to the European Union.
The organizers illegally extracted 18,000 cubic meters of sand for the construction of the terminal. Directors of companies and the mayor of a city in Odesa region are involved in the scheme.
During excavations in Bononia (modern Vidin), a golden ring of fidelity weighing 23. 63 grams was discovered, dating back to the late 2nd – early 3rd century AD. The artifact, depicting a married couple, symbolized partnership and lifelong commitment in Roman culture.
The head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, Kovalenko, reported that a Russian UAV flew into Romania. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the probable border crossing, and Romanian residents received a RO-Alert about possible falling objects.
Two Romanian boats violated the state border of Ukraine on the Danube. Border guards detained the violators who went fishing without maps and navigation devices.
The Romanian Ministry of Defense announced the scrambling of two German Eurofighter jets after detecting groups of Russian drones near the border with Ukraine. The aircraft monitored the air situation in the border area in the north of Tulcea county.
The former head of a police unit in Bukovyna was sentenced to 7 years in prison with confiscation of property. He was found guilty of inciting a bribe and seizing 40 thousand euros.
Movement is permitted during daylight hours and with the mandatory participation of pilots.
An air raid alert was declared in the Romanian Tulcea county due to a Russian attack on the south of Odesa region.
The Odesa region prosecutor's office uncovered systemic abuses by officials that led to budget losses of UAH 6. 3 million and environmental damage of almost UAH 200 million. Among the crimes identified are illegal sand extraction from the Danube, embezzlement of state enterprise funds, and misuse of budget allocations.
In Odesa region, a dredge vessel belonging to the "Delta-Lotsman" branch of the SE AMPU exploded during scheduled works. As a result of the explosion, three employees died, and other crew members were hospitalized.
In the 5 months of 2025, Ukrainian fishers caught over 21,500 tons of fish, despite blocked fishing in the Black and Azov Seas. The main volume of 18,904 tons consists of Antarctic krill, caught by a vessel under the Ukrainian flag.
An alert was declared in Romania in the border area due to a drone attack on Odesa region. No border crossing was recorded, but a search for debris will be conducted.
Starting from December 1, 2024, Ukraine will introduce a ban on catching crayfish in most water bodies. On the Danube, the ban will be effective from December 5, on reservoirs - from December 15.
Romanian radars detected two signals from suspected drones that violated the airspace. Two F-16s were raised to intercept them, but no visual contact was made, and the signals later disappeared.
Due to the thick fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic in both directions was temporarily suspended. Visibility deteriorated, especially on bridges, leading to traffic jams. The traffic was later resumed.
The prosecutor's office has submitted to the court an indictment against the captain of a foreign vessel detained on the Danube. He is charged with illegal entry to occupied Sevastopol and violation of the rules of navigation.
An accident involving two local buses occurred on a bridge over the Danube in Germany. At least 50 people were injured, five of them seriously. The cause of the accident is currently unknown.
On Friday night, a heavy rainstorm hit Bosnia and Herzegovina, flooding several cities. Rescue services report missing persons, power outages and communication disruptions.
The Orlivka ferry crossing point resumed operations after Russia attacked the port and border infrastructure of Odesa region.
The Romanian Defense Ministry said a Russian drone may have briefly crossed the border during the attack on Ukraine. Romanian and Spanish fighter jets took to the air to monitor the situation.
A nighttime attack by Russian drones on the Danube region of Odesa killed 3 people and wounded 14, including three children. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and the consequences of the shelling are being examined and recorded.
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.
The Danube has overflowed its banks in Budapest, threatening to flood tourist spots. Flooding is expected to peak on Saturday, with authorities erecting protective structures and closing some subway stations.
Ukraine increased its food exports to 4. 2 million tons in July, twice as much as last year. The increase comes despite a drop in production due to the war, but the trend is not guaranteed to continue.