Oil Spill in Kerch Strait After Russian Tankers Sink During Black Sea Storm

Authorities in Russia have said two small Russian oil tankers sank or were seriously damaged in the Black Sea on Sunday, resulting in an oil spill in the Kerch Strait.  The two tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, each with cargo deadweights … Continue reading

Russia Reported to be Sinking Ferries to Protect Kerch Bridge From Ukrainian Sea-Drone Attacks

We recently posted Ukrainian Naval Drones Redefining Warfare in the Black Sea, discussing naval drones developed by the Ukrainians with formidable ranges and increasing lethality. These sea drones are explosive uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) that have been used to attack … Continue reading

Conflict in the Kerch Strait — Russia Blocks Strait and Seizes Ukrainian Navy Vessels

On Sunday, two Ukrainian naval gunboats and a tug departed from the Black Sea port of Odessa, bound to Mariupol in the Sea of Azov. As they approached the Kerch Strait, connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, they were intercepted by Russian … Continue reading