Crimea

Russian occupants attack Kyiv region with drones at night on January 10. An air alert is declared in 9 regions of Ukraine, and air defense forces are working on targets.

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy reported that the coasts of Odesa and Mykolaiv may have been contaminated with fuel oil from Russian tankers. The accident has already killed about 15-20 thousand birds and more than 30 dolphins off the coast of Crimea.

On January 9, cloudy weather is forecast in Ukraine with clearings, sometimes with precipitation in the form of rain and sleet. The air temperature will range from +2 to +15 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of Odesa region and Crimea.

The occupation authorities of Crimea predict a deterioration of the situation with the fuel oil spill and its possible spread to Odesa region. More than 86,000 tons of fuel oil have already been collected in Crimea and the Kuban after the tanker accident.

On January 8, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and local precipitation in the form of rain. The daytime temperature will range from +3 to +14 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.

A significant fuel oil spill occurred near the temporarily occupied Crimea, reaching Sevastopol and Yevpatoriya. There may be from 4 to 8 thousand tons of toxic substances in the sea, which threaten the ecosystem of the entire region.

New areas of fuel oil contamination have been discovered on the coast of occupied Yevpatoriya after the Russian tanker accident. More than 126 tons of fuel oil have already been collected in Sevastopol, and more than 30 dolphins have died.

About 15-20 thousand birds died due to the fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait after the accident of Russian tankers. According to a biologist, 90% of the rescued birds have low chances of survival due to impaired thermoregulation.

In the occupied Crimea, 1126 court cases have been registered for “discrediting” the Russian army. In 993 cases, fines have already been imposed, and 42 more cases are under consideration.

A new military facility of the occupiers was discovered in a sanatorium on Morskaya Street in the Saki district of Crimea. There is a large number of trucks and military personnel on the territory.

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.

Russia is trying to restore the defenses near the Kerch Bridge that were damaged by the storms. The occupiers have reinforced the facility with echeloned air defense systems and increased the number of fuel tankers to supply fuel.

More than 30 dolphins died off the coast of occupied Crimea after the Volgoneft tanker accident. Fuel oil pollution stretches for kilometers.

The enemy military has started using civilian fuel trucks instead of military warehouses to store fuel. This is a response to successful attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the occupiers' logistics facilities.

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.

Russia is creating a chatbot to organize illegal elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine in 2025-2026. The goal is to increase the number of “deputies” from the occupied regions in the State Duma of the Russian Federation.

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.

Satellite images showed a reduction in the number of protective barges near the Kerch bridge from 34 to 18 units due to fall and winter storms. russia makes no attempt to restore the lost barriers.

On January 4, Ukraine is expected to experience a cold snap with snow and ice, with temperatures ranging from -3° to +2°. Traffic on the roads will be hampered by weather conditions, with winds of up to 18 m/s.

An oil slick measuring 1. 5 by 1.5 meters after the Russian tanker accident reached Sevastopol. Birds contaminated with fuel oil were found in the areas of Uchkuyivka, Laspi and Omega Bay.

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.

Magura V5 maritime drones destroyed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters near occupied Crimea. The third helicopter was damaged and managed to land.

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile use in several regions of Ukraine. Missile threat from the occupied Crimea and Kursk region are recorded, and explosions were confirmed in Mykolaiv.

The Russian military agency has claimed the destruction of three maritime drones near Crimea, but has not provided evidence. Kacha village reports the elimination of russian navy helicopter pilots.

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.

The Ministry of Environment has assessed the extent of environmental damage caused by Russian aggression. 3 million hectares of forests were destroyed, more than 6,500 environmental crimes were recorded, and 180 million tons of CO₂ were emitted.

Mobile internet may be cut off at any time of the day during the New Year holidays in occupied Crimea. Cable Internet and Wi-Fi will continue to work as usual.

A Magura V5 maritime drone with R-73 SeeDragon missiles destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut. The second enemy helicopter was damaged and managed to reach the airfield.

Soldiers of the 1218th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Federation have been ordered to wear personal data in bullet casings for identification purposes. The command is preparing for significant losses of personnel during the planned assault operations.

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.