Black Sea
Ukraine Blows Up Russian Anti-Aircraft System on Snake Island
Ukrainian military officials posted footage of its forces striking Russian targets on the occupied island.
Russia Reportedly Launches Missiles at Ukraine From Black Sea Coast
Footage reportedly shows Russia launching two high-precision missiles at military infrastructure in Ukraine from the Black Sea coast.
Russian Parents Demand Their Sons Not Be Sent to Fight in Ukraine
The parents of 49 conscripts who survived when the Moskva missile cruiser sank in April, wrote to Russian officials demanding their sons not be sent to Ukraine.
Russian Ships Off Ukraine's Shore Preparing for 'Massive' Missile Launch
Russia's Black Sea Naval fleet includes three missile-carrying surface ships and three underwater missile carriers, according to reports.
Ukraine Takes out Russian Boat With Harpoon Missiles, Video Appears to Show
Footage seems to show missile strikes on a rescue ship headed to Snake Island in the Black Sea.
Russian Warship Launches Cruise Missiles at Ukrainian Targets
A Russian warship in the Black Sea launched a salvo of missiles toward targets in Ukraine.
Putin Has Ukraine War 'Hunger Plan' to Destabilize EU With Refugees: Snyder
Russia's Black Sea blockade of Ukraine grain is meant to "generate refugees" from North Africa, Yale historian Timothy Snyder argued Saturday.
Ukraine War's Battle for Black Sea Could Be Decisive
Away from the battle for the Donbas region is the body of water where Russia's domination has consequences for the Ukraine war and the world's food supply.
'New Front' in Russia-Ukraine War Will Emerge in Black Sea: Stavridis
Western allies will soon escort blockaded grain shipments in and out of Ukraine, former NATO commander James Stavridis said Sunday.
Putin Skirts Talk of 'Special Operation' as Ukraine War Takes Toll—Report
News outlet Agentstvo reported the Russian president has not made any unprompted reference to the war.
Ukraine Accuses NATO's Turkey Over Stolen Grain Before Lavrov Visit
Kyiv has said that Russia has stolen large quantities of grain since its forces invaded Ukraine.
Russia's Image as a Superior Military Crumbled in Less Than 100 Days
As the war in Ukraine continues on, some experts say Russia's military is losing its reputation as one of the world's mightiest forces.
Russia Jams NATO Drone Flying Over Black Sea—Report
Russian state news agency said that the country's electronic warfare system had "made its mission meaningless."
Russia Loads Cruise Missiles Onto Submarines in Black Sea After U.S. Threat
This comes just days after a report stated the U.S. was preparing to target the Russian fleet.
Vladimir Putin Plays on Dual Existential Threats
How the Kremlin is using nuclear threats and a looming global food crisis to try and escape sanctions over its Ukraine war.
Russian Fleet U.S. Plans to Destroy Has Missiles Ready to Fire: Ukraine
"Two ships with a total volley of up to 16 '3M-54 Kalibr' missiles are ready for use in the Black Sea," said a spokesman from Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
U.S. Preparing Plan To Destroy Russia's Black Sea Fleet—Ukraine
Anton Gerashchenko said U.S. officials are in talks to deliver anti-ship missiles as fears grow a Russian Black Sea blockade threatens world food supplies.
Snake Island Battle Intensifies as Ukraine Seeks to Reclaim Black Sea Base
Russia said it had repelled Ukrainian efforts to retake the island - and yet, hours later, Ukraine claimed a small victory over the Russian Black Sea fleet.
Popular Ukraine Beach Littered With Mines in Anticipation of Russian Attack
Russia has recently ramped up its attacks on Odesa, a key port city along the Black Sea.
Ukraine's Ports Must Be Reopened or Millions Face Starvation Warns UN
The World Food Programme said that the millions of tonnes of grain is stranded in Black Sea ports closed by the Ukraine war.
Russia Denies New Warship Strike by Ukraine as Makarov Rumors Swirl
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he had "no information" about reported strikes against the Russian warship.
Russia Risks Losing Its Power in the Black Sea
The country has worked to control the water for centuries, but is losing its grip after losses suffered during the war in Ukraine and having its access cut off.
Ukraine Says Drone Destroyed 2 Russian Ships in Black Sea, Releases Video
Ukraine's military chief released a video that reportedly shows a Ukrainian Bayraktar drone striking two Russian Raptor fast-attack craft near Snake Island.
Russia Can't Replace Sunken Moskva as Ukraine Gets New Anti-Ship Missiles
The British Defense Ministry said that Russia's Navy can still strike Ukrainian targets despite the loss of the Moskva.
Ukraine Diplomat Warns Nuclear Weapons in Crimea Are 'One Step Away'
Vadym Prystaiko, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.K., said Russia's invasion had "shattered" security in the Black Sea.
Russian Parents Demand Answers Over Missing Soldiers from Sunk Moskva Ship
The Kremlin claimed the Soviet-era vessel's 500 personnel were evacuated to other ships before being returned to the port of Sevastopol in Crimea on Friday.
Moskva's Missing: Russians Speak Out Over Relatives on Sunken Warship
Moscow has not publicly announced any possible casualties among the Moskva's crew members.
Russian TV Pundit Rages Over Warship Sinking: 'We Should Bomb Kyiv'
Former member of the Russian Duma Vladimir Bortko called the sinking "an absolute cause for war."
Moskva Cruiser Sinks in Black Sea Hours After Russia Denies Missile Strike
Ukraine claimed to have hit the ship with a missile strike while Russian authorities maintained the damage was due to a fire that detonated ammunition onboard.
The 13 Ukraine Troops Who Told Russia 'F*** Yourself' Are 'Alive and Well'
Ukrainian Naval Forces announced today that a contingent of troops thought to be dead on an island in the Black Sea actually survived a Russian attack.