Keywords: Black Sea


Maersk suspends Chornomorsk service as Russian strikes disrupt Ukraine's maritime routes

Global shipping giant Maersk has suspended operations through Ukraine's Chornomorsk Fishing Port following a new wave of Russian attacks targeting maritime infrastructure and export routes, highlighting renewed risks for commercial activity in the Black Sea. The Danish shipping company confirmed......

Turkey clears Saipem-Subsea7 merger as global antitrust reviews continue

Turkey's competition regulator has approved the proposed merger between Italian engineering group Saipem and Norwegian offshore energy specialist Subsea7, providing another regulatory endorsement for one of the energy industry's largest planned consolidations. The authorization removes a key......

Türkiye urges continuation of Istanbul talks to prevent wider Russia-Ukraine conflict

Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv......

Black Sea NATO members strengthen mine operations to safeguard critical infrastructure

Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey have agreed to broaden the mission of their joint Black Sea mine-clearing force, adding new responsibilities aimed at protecting vital maritime infrastructure. The decision, announced during the NATO summit, reflects growing security concerns in the Black Sea region, where......

One killed in reported Ukrainian strike on Russian-controlled Crimea

One person was killed and two others were injured in what Russian-installed authorities described as a Ukrainian attack on the Crimean Peninsula, highlighting the continued escalation of hostilities around the strategically important Black Sea territory. The announcement was made by Sergiy Aksyonov,......

Russian fuel shortages deepen after Ukrainian strike on major oil terminal

Russia has acknowledged fuel supply disruptions across several southern regions after a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks targeted key energy infrastructure, including one of the country's largest oil terminals on the Black Sea coast. The Russian Energy Ministry said fuel and energy companies were......

One dead after Ukrainian drone strike in annexed Crimea

At least one person has been killed following a Ukrainian drone attack targeting the port city of Sevastopol, located in the Crimea region. Local authorities reported that dozens of drones were launched overnight, with air defense systems intercepting a significant number of them. Despite these efforts,......

Deadly strike hits Odessa as conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies

At least three people, including a child, have been killed following a strike in the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa, as hostilities between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate. Local authorities reported that the attack struck residential areas, causing additional injuries and damage to civilian......

Turkey’s ultra-deepwater drillship Yıldırım arrives at Filyos for Black Sea operations

Turkey’s new ultra-deepwater drillship, Yıldırım, has arrived at Filyos Port, ready to begin exploration and production operations in the Black Sea. The 228-meter vessel, built in South Korea, can drill up to 12,000 meters and accommodate 200 personnel. The ship transited the Bosphorus and......