Russian strikes in late December damaged vessels, grain facilities and energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, causing fires and power outages.
Ukraine’s General Staff says its forces hit a Lukoil-operated rig at the Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea and also damaged a nearby Russian military vessel, as both sides target energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s SBU says “Sub Sea Baby” underwater drones badly damaged a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk and put it out of action, while Moscow denies any damage and says its ships and crews remain on duty.
A Comoros-flagged tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet has become the third vessel hit by a Ukrainian sea drone in the Black Sea, unsettling shipping and pushing up war-risk costs as Moscow issues new threats.
Two sanctioned Russian tankers were struck by Ukrainian naval drones off Turkey, forcing major rescue operations as both vessels caught fire. The incidents underscore rising risks around Russia’s shadow fleet.
Ukraine has condemned China over reports that a Chinese-owned containership has repeatedly operated from Crimea, accusing it of violating sovereignty and international sanctions.
