Russia Fires Warning Shots and Boards a Freighter in the Black Sea
Russia’s military made good on its threats to enforce its blockade of Ukraine, adding to the tensions in an increasingly active theater of war.
Ships and Shipping
Tanker in Yemen Is Emptied of Oil, Averting Catastrophic Spill
More than a million barrels of oil on a tanker off the coast of Yemen were transferred to another ship bought by the United Nations. But now a new hurdle looms: Who owns the recovered oil?
Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War
The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to both Moscow and the West.
Ukraine Hits a Distant Russian Ship, Showing Reach of Naval Drones
The attack damaged the warship hundreds of miles from Ukrainian-held territory, as Kyiv increasingly tries to bring the war home to Russia.
Ukrainian Maritime Drone Hits Russian Warship
Video released by the Ukrainian military shows a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian naval ship in the port of Novorossiysk.
What to Know About Novorossiysk, the Russian Port Attacked by Ukraine
The seaport is one of Russia’s largest by volume and among the biggest in Europe, crucial to the export of Russian grain, oil, and other products to countries around the world.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship off Dutch Coast Is Still Raging
The vessel, which has about 3,000 vehicles on board, has been burning since Tuesday. One crew member died.
1 Dead and 22 Injured in Cargo Ship Fire Off the Netherlands
The ship was carrying nearly 3,000 vehicles near the Dutch island of Ameland in the North Sea when the fire was reported late Tuesday, officials said.
Russia Steps Up Strikes on Ukraine Grain Ports as U.S. Warns of Ship Attacks
A White House official said Moscow might stage an attack on a commercial ship and blame Ukraine.
Russia Bombards Ukraine Port After Bridge Attack and Grain Deal Collapse
Russian forces launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Odesa, not usually a major target, a day after important shifts in the conduct of the war.