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Russian Armed Forces hit ferry in Chernomorsk port — Defense Ministry
The strikes were carried out using the Geran-4 Seeker UAV
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Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 9, 2026
Ukrainian forces hit 12 Russian tankers, tugboat, cargo ship and oil terminal
Ukraine's General Staff has reported that the defence forces hit 12 Russian tankers, a tugboat and a cargo ship in the Sea of Azov on the night of 8-9 July. Ukrainian forces also struck the Yug Rusi oil terminal and a Russian ammunition depot.
The Independent
· Jul 13, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three killed in Kyiv drone attack on Moscow as strikes on oil facilities continue
Ukraine's attack also targeted Russian tankers and ferries near the Sea of Azov
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 8, 2026
Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Forces Target Defense Industry Facilities in Kyiv in Response to Ukrainian Terrorist Attacks
Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Forces Target Defense Industry Facilities in Kyiv in Response to Ukrainian Terrorist Attacks
Intel Slava
· Jul 6, 2026
[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Footage from earlier shows a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile impacting Kyiv.
— Footage from earlier shows a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile impacting Kyiv.@IntelSlava
DNyuz
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran Strikes Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Threatening More Shipping Disruptions
Tankers moored off the coast in Ulsan, South Korea, on June 25, 2026. —SeongJoon Cho—Bloomberg/Getty Images Iran on Thursday struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, compromising efforts to restore shipping through the narrow waterway and threatening to unravel peace talks with the U.S. The attack came hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps []
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
UKMTO: Oil tanker targeted in Strait of Hormuz incident
SANAA, June 27 (YPA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Saturday that a maritime incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz involving an oil tanker struck by an unidentified projectile. According to UKMTO, the vessel’s captain confirmed that the bridge sustained damage, while all crew members remained safe and no oil []
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
'Moscow will fall' — Another 9 Russian shadow fleet tankers hit in Azov Sea, Ukraine's 'Madyar' says
According to Robert Brovdi, over the past 72 hours Ukrainian forces hit 21 vessels , including 19 shadow fleet tankers, one cargo ship, and one ferry in Crimea's Kerch.
World Israel News
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran attacks Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz
The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the bridge sustained damage but reported no casualties. The post Iran attacks Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.
BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
Middle East Eye
· Jun 25, 2026
Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz
Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says a cargo ship has been hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel but causing no injuries. UKMTO said the projectile struck the ship's starboard side off the coast of Oman and damaged the bridge. The ship's captain reported no casualties and no environmental impact from the incident.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Ukrainian Drones Burn Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Third Night of Naval Strikes
Ukrainian drone forces struck over 20 Russian shadow fleet vessels in the Azov Sea and Kerch Strait over 72 hours within a week, hitting at least 19 tankers with FP-2 kamikaze drones. Several ships were set afire, one abandoned, with crew evacuations also reported. Russia confirmed damage to two tankers and injuries to two sailors. The Ukrainian campaign targets Russia's oil export revenues, which fund around 25 of its budget.
ZNS Bahamas
· Jun 22, 2026
Vessel Strikes Bridge During Crab Fest
A ship named T.G. Provider made contact with a bridge in Fresh Creek, Andros over the weekend prompting an inspection by Ministry of Works officials. Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Mangrove Cay and South Andros, the Hon. Leon Lundy was on the scene. He said, “out of an abundance of caution I [] The post Vessel Strikes Bridge During Crab Fest appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Meduza.io
· Jul 13, 2026
Russian strikes hit Odesa’s ports and Zaporizhzhia’s apartment blocks overnight
Russian forces struck Ukrainian ports in the Odesa region overnight on July 13, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. The ministry claimed the strikes targeted port infrastructure in Chornomorsk that had been used to store military cargo.
Sputnik
· Jul 13, 2026
Russia Strikes Port Infrastructure in Odessa
Russian forces have hit port facilities in Chernomorsk, Odessa region, used for unloading and storing military cargo and fuel, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Ya Libnan
· Jun 27, 2026
Another ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since MOA deal
Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Summary A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain’s maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their []
TRT World
· Jul 9, 2026
Ukrainian naval drone strikes Russian oil tanker in Black Sea
A Ukrainian naval drone struck the crude oil tanker Blue, which is part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, on July 8. The attack caused severe damage to the stern of the sanctioned Russian oil tanker. The operation was carried out near Yalta in the Russian-occupied Crimea, using a "Sea Baby" uncrewed surface vessel. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
TASS
· Jul 12, 2026
Russian forces hit fishing vessel used for launching Kiev’s USVs in Odessa port
The strikes were carried out using the Geran-4 Seeker UAV
The Hill
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran strikes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Welcome to The Hill's Defense NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense National Security Defense National Security The Big Story Iran strikes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz The Iranian military struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, potentially compromising efforts to reopen wide-scale shipping through the key waterway, according to news...
Washington Examiner
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran strikes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, endangering Trump’s peace
Iran attacked a cargo ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, possibly upending President Donald Trump‘s diplomatic end to the war with Iran. A U.S. official confirmed to the Washington Examiner that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps “struck it with a drone.” The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations reported the attack Thursday afternoon, writing []
Russia Today
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian MOD lists targets in latest Ukraine barrage
The Russian Defense Ministry has detailed the targets of its latest barrage against Ukrainian military sites Read Full Article at RT.com
Off The Press
· Jun 25, 2026
IRGC Attack on Ship Tests US-Iran Strait Agreement
A Singapore-flagged commercial cargo ship was attacked Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the U.N. International Maritime Organization to pause its efforts to escort vessels through the vital global energy chokepoint. Two senior U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out the attack. The vessel, Ever Lovely, []...Click to read more
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
US Coast Guard removes vessel from NYC parade over banners
Footage shot from aboard a ship owned by the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater environmental organization showed the US Coast Guard and New York Police Department vessels directing the tall ship away from New York Harbor's Sail4th 250 parade. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #uscoastguard #vessel #newyorkpolice Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4y6qRia 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
The Economic Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Vessel hit by projectile in Hormuz Strait
Vessel hit by projectile in Hormuz Strait
Iran Herald
· Jun 27, 2026
Tanker hit by 'unidentified projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, says British maritime agency
London [UK], June 27 (ANI): A tanker transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been targeted and hit in the latest maritime incident, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).The captain of the tanker confirmed that the vessel was struck by 'an unidentified projectile', the British maritime agency disclosed. The UKMTO added that the vessel sustained damage to the bridg
DawnNews English
· Jul 2, 2026
Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring over three dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. #ukraine #russia #kyiv #ukrainewar #zelensky #breakingnews #worldnews #europe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Hindustan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US blames Tehran for ship attack in Hormuz that threatens peace deal
US-Iran war LIVE updates: A vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the United Nations, British military said.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Ukraine Chokes Fuel Supply to Crimea as Black Sea Strikes Hit 19 Russian Vessels
Ukrainian forces struck 19 vessels over three days, cutting Crimea's civilian fuel supply and triggering blackouts across a dozen regions. Nine ships were hit in a single day as Ukraine targeted the sea routes Russia depends on to supply the occupied peninsula.
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