Violent waves stirred by hurricane-force winds threatened to tear maritime mines from their moorings in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
Tag: Black Sea
How Ukraine, With No Warships, Is Thwarting Russia’s Navy
The commander of Ukraine’s Navy said in a rare interview that the Russian naval blockade of Odesa had been broken. He also described how the war is transforming naval tactics.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deadly Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea
The episode, which killed one and injured four others, comes amid a recent uptick in military activity and attacks in the Black Sea, a hot spot in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Inside the Commando Raids Unnerving Russia in Crimea
The lightning assaults are part of a larger campaign using drones and missiles to degrade Russian forces and demoralize the public.
Ukraine Worries That Prolonged War in Gaza May Dilute Global Support
Slow military progress and cracks in the backing of key allies could also drain vital attention from Ukraine’s battle with Russia, some fear.
Russia Hits Ukraine’s Ports for Second Day in a Row, Ukrainian Officials Say
The ports have been regularly struck with missiles and drones by Russian forces, in an attempt to squeeze the country’s vital grain trade with the outside world.
Russia Releases New Videos of Viktor Sokolov, Admiral Ukraine Says It Killed
Moscow, apparently intent on disproving Ukrainian assertions, released videos and comments from the commander of its Black Sea Fleet, Adm. Viktor Sokolov.
In Russia-Ukraine War, Disinformation Is a Weapon Regularly Deployed
It is often hard to know when battlefield reports are false or why they may have been disseminated.
In a Port City Severed From the Sea, Young Sailors Feel Adrift
With Russia trying to maintain military control of the Black Sea, Odesa is disconnected from its waters — and its history.
Ukraine Says It Killed Chief of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
As they ramp up attacks on occupied Crimea, Ukrainian forces are repeatedly targeting the fleet based there, a key to Russia’s attacks deep into Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian ports.