Black Sea, Russian Navy

Russian helicopter flights over Black Sea decrease – Ukrainian Navy
"This is not the first time, so we can say there is a pattern," Pletenchuk said during the telethon program. “The number of helicopter flights has decreased. And this was noticeable yesterday as well.
Ukraine calls on West to step up counteraction to Russia's shadow fleet after environmental disaster in Black Sea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on its partners to step up counteraction to Russia's shadow fleet of tankers after an accident involving such vessels in the Black Sea caused an environmental disaster in the area.
Number of Russian helicopter sorties over Black Sea - Navy spox
On December 31, 2024, Magura V5 missile-equipped naval drones made history, for the first time downing two Russian Mi-8 helicopters over the Black Sea. The operation was a unique case where unmanned platforms at sea were used to intercept enemy aircraft.
Russia's Black Sea Problems Are Getting Worse
Russia continues to suffer military defeats in the strategically vital Black Sea, one of Moscow's most crucial avenues for political and economic influence into the Mediterranean and beyond. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Ministry of Defense for comment.
Ukrainian drone boats destroy Russian helicopters in Black Sea clash
Missile-toting drone boats blew up two Russian helicopters and damaged a third in a Black Sea skirmish. Why it matters: Ukrainian outlets said the shoot-downs were world firsts. Engagements like this — especially with video evidence — leave little room for drone warfare naysayers.
Ukraine's drone tactics reshape Black Sea conflict
The Russian Black Sea Fleet was defeated in an encounter with a country practically devoid of warships. The key turned out to be essentially armed, remote-controlled Ukrainian watercraft, which continue to evolve.
Russian ships exit the Black Sea as Ukrainian tactics succeed
Russian missile ships have left the Black Sea, reports the Ukrainian navy. Currently, no ships belong to the arsenal of the Russian Federation in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov. The Ukrainian navy reports on Telegram that Russian ships have left the Black Sea.

Black Sea, oil spill

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Black Sea update: no enemy warships off Crimea coast
No Russian warships have been spotted in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as of Wednesday morning. — Ukrinform.
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More and more dolphins die in the Black Sea
More and more dead dolphins are washing up on the shore following the accident involving two Russian oil tankers in the Kerch ...
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Oil spill in Black Sea smaller than first thought, Russia says
MOSCOW, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Russian investigators have determined that an oil spill from two tankers in the Black Sea last month was smaller than initially thought, the Transport Ministry said on ...
Russia's naval base problems could be a big blow to its submarine force
Russia's only known submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the Kilo-class Novorossiysk, was spotted leaving the region last week ...