In May, the Sea of Azov began to bloom abnormally and wash algae ashore due to environmental changes. Experts attribute this to the consequences of the occupation.
Dozens of dead birds are regularly found on the coast of the Sea of Azov near the Gyunai base. Swans die in shrimp nets due to lack of control.
In the Taganrog Bay, UAV debris caused a fire on a cargo ship. In Taganrog, warehouses of a logistics company were damaged due to a missile strike.
There are no Russian warships in the sea, and only small boats are on patrol. Navy spokesman Pletenchuk confirmed the absence of the enemy fleet.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive due to a lack of resources and the SBU searches in 2022, which he regarded as an act of intimidation. He warned the President's Office about his readiness to call in military personnel to protect the command center.
On September 30, Odesa received 94 mm of precipitation, which is more than 220% of the monthly norm, caused by a local cyclone and climate change. Extreme precipitation is becoming more frequent due to the warming of the Black Sea and urbanization, which exacerbates flooding.
The director of the "Institute of Fisheries and Marine Ecology" has been notified of suspicion of abuse of office. The official organized uncontrolled fishing under the guise of scientific work, which caused 2.3 million UAH in damages to the state.
Starting September 8, rain and gusty winds are expected in Ukraine, with the exception of the southern and western regions. The air temperature will remain comfortable, reaching up to +28 degrees, and up to +30 in the south.
On August 31, a civilian vessel struck an unidentified explosive device off the coast of Odesa. There are no serious damages or casualties, and the Navy is investigating the circumstances.
On August 28, 2025, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) hit the Russian small missile ship "Buyan-M" in the Sea of Azov. The ship was damaged by a drone strike on its radar and an attack by special forces.
Russia withdrew from the arbitration process initiated by Ukraine over the seizure of ships in the Kerch Strait in 2018. The Russian Federation claims "gross procedural violations" and an "illegitimate composition" of the tribunal.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the Kremlin "never aimed to occupy the territories of Ukraine," but is trying to "protect Russians. "
A fish processing plant has started operating in Lviv Oblast, based on PJSC "Lviv Regional Production Fish Combine", creating almost 300 jobs. The enterprise plans to produce over 12 tons of finished products daily and enter the European market.
The Kalchyk River in occupied Mariupol is on the verge of an ecological catastrophe. The occupiers are dumping sewage and waste into the reservoir, causing mass fish deaths and increasing the risk of infections.
As of 06:00 on 13. 07.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
As of 06:00 on 12. 07.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
As of July 11, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
As of 06:00 on 10. 07.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
As of July 9, 2025, Russian ships are absent from the Black and Azov Seas. Two enemy ships are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of up to 4 Kalibr missiles.
As of July 7, there are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two enemy vessels, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
Russia deployed two Kalibr cruise missile carriers to the Black Sea with a total salvo of up to 8 missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and one Kalibr carrier with a salvo of up to 4 missiles is in the Mediterranean Sea.
As of July 5, no Russian ships have been recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. Two enemy vessels are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
As of July 4, 2025, there are no enemy Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two Russian ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
As of the morning of July 3, 2025, one Russian ship without "Kalibrs" was recorded in the Black Sea. There are no enemy ships in the Azov Sea, and three enemy ships are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Kalibr" cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
This morning, July 2, 2025, 3 enemy ships were detected in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr missiles with a salvo of up to 4 missiles. Russia continues to violate the International SOLAS Convention by switching off automatic identification systems.
As of 01. 07.2025, no Russian ships have been recorded in the Black and Azov Seas, while 2 enemy ships without "Kalibrs" are present in the Mediterranean Sea.
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.
As of 06:00 on 30. 06.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea without "Kalibrs".
As of 06:00 on 29. 06.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 2 enemy ships without "Kalibrs".
As of the morning of June 27, there are no Russian warships in the Black and Azov Seas. Two enemy ships were spotted in the Mediterranean Sea, but without Kalibr missiles.
