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Torrential Rain Floods Streets of Sochi

Some parts of the Black Sea resort city received around five inches of rain overnight, flooding roadways and the basement of a hospital.

Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts British Warplanes Over Black Sea

A Su-27 identified the “three air targets” as a U.K. Royal Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two Typhoon fighter planes.

Ukraine Says Seized Cargo Ship Used for Crimea Grain Exports

Kyiv has accused Moscow of illegally harvesting and shipping grain produced on occupied territory to third countries.

Russia Destroys Ukrainian Naval Drones Near Black Sea Port

Russia's Defense Ministry said it had destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones that were advancing on its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight.

Kremlin Says Unable to Confirm Reports of U.S. Drone Downed Over Black Sea

Pro-war Russian bloggers claimed late Monday that a MiG-31 fighter jet “shot down” a Global Hawk reconnaissance drone over the Black Sea.

Memorial to Russian Sailors Lists 19 Casualties in Moskva Sinking – Reports

Russia’s Defense Ministry has officially confirmed one death and 27 missing sailors in the April 13, 2022, sinking of the Moskva.

Talks for New Black Sea Shipping Deal Collapsed in March – Reuters

“At the very last minute, Ukraine suddenly pulled out and the deal was scuttled,” a source was quoted as saying.

Over 100 Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore on Russia's Black Sea Coast

Many of the animals showed signs of having been caught in fishing nets, including deep scratches, missing fins or tails, as well as torn stomachs.

Kyiv Says 2 Russian Ships Hit in Crimea Strikes

Footage shared on social media showed a large blast in the city, as well as what appeared to be Russian air defenses intercepting incoming projectiles...

Russia Says Intercepted 3 French Aircraft Over the Black Sea

"To prevent a violation of the Russian state border, a Su-27 fighter aircraft was raised into the air," Russia's Defense Ministry said.

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Warship in Black Sea

A large ball of smoke and flames could be seen rising from what appeared to be a ship in footage posted by Ukrainian military intelligence.

Ukraine Says Cargo Ship Hit Mine in Black Sea, Wounding 2

Ukraine has pushed back Russian warships in the western part of the Black Sea to create a maritime corridor, but the water remains heavily mined.

Ukraine Says Exported 7 Million Tons via Black Sea Corridor

The numbers mark a more than fivefold increase in cargo in just over a month.

Russia Has Sent First Free Grain Shipments to Africa

President Vladimir Putin pledged to send 200,000 tons of free grain to six African countries after Moscow withdrew from the Ukrainian grain deal.

Ukraine Says Russia Struck Civilian Ship Entering Port in Odesa Region

"Three crew members, citizens of the Philippines, were injured, one of them was hospitalized. The pilot was killed and another port worker was injured...

Russia Says Downed 36 Ukrainian Drones Over Black Sea and Crimea

Russian forces shot down 36 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula overnight, Moscow's Defense Ministry said Sunday.

Russian Warships Leave Annexed Crimea Amid Growing Missile Threats – Reports

Satellite images show that a number of Black Sea Fleet ships are now moored in the port of Novorossiysk in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region.

Russian Navy to Establish Base in Abkhazia – Separatist Leader

Aslan Bzhania told state-run media that the purpose of the base would be to "increase the defense capability both of Russia and Abkhazia."

Missile Strike Hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet HQ

After earlier stating that one serviceman was killed in the attack, Russia's Defense Ministry said he had in fact gone missing.

Scores of Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Annexed Crimea, Western Russia

Oleg Kryuchkov, adviser to the Kremlin-installed governor of annexed Crimea, asked residents "to remain calm."

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