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Russian bomber pilots hit Black Sea grain ship 'by mistake' as they raced off to avoid air defences, says UK

The merchant vessel Aya may only have escaped catastrophic damage because of a ‘detonation failure in an aging munition’

Evening Standard

Bottled up in the Black Sea: Russia is having a dreadful naval war, hindering its great power ambitions

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has played out largely on land and in the air. It is a bitterly contested, grueling ground war, accompanied by brutal Russian aerial attacks on civilian infrastructure and a slow but increasing Ukrainian response.

The Conversation

Swap Bodrum for the Black Sea and Istanbul for Datça: Lesser-known Turkey destinations to escape the crowds

From ski resorts to prehistoric ruins and mountain hikes to Michelin stars, Annabel Grossman shares the destinations you might not have previously considered

The Independent UK

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Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine's Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China

The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea, and using them to help U.S. military leaders for a potential future conflict with China

The Independent UK

Two people die in Ukraine's Odesa after Moscow and Kyiv exchange drone and missile attacks

Ukrainian officials say two people have died in a missile attack on the Black Sea port city of Odesa

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russia accused of unprecedented missile attack on grain ship in Black Sea

Attack marks first time a missile has struck a civilian vessel transporting grains in open waters of the Black Sea. What we know on day 933

The Guardian - AU

Sunshine, £2 pints and beautiful beaches – inside the lesser-known Black Sea city that is a holiday hit

Seeking a lesser-known seaside destination with fewer crowds and low prices, Benjamin Parker heads to Bulgaria’s coast to explore Varna

The Independent UK

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‘Turkey gave us one of the most exhilarating experiences of our lives’: readers’ travel tips

Stunning beaches, car-free islands and reminders of antiquity feature in our tipsters’ picks from the Aegean to the Black Sea. Plus, the best rice pudding ever …

The Guardian - UK

Russia launches massive navy drills involving most of fleet after Black Sea losses

Ukrainian drone strikes forced Vladimir Putin’s naval forces to withdraw ports in Russian-occupied Crimea in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Sea of Azov emptied of Russian warships, says Ukrainian navy

Recent attacks in the Black Sea have forced the Russian navy to rebase its ships elsewhere, says Ukrainian navy; multiple Russian strikes on Kharkiv damage Swiss NGO office. What we know on day 883

The Guardian - AU

Bearish Short-Term Outlook for Oil Prices Despite Potential Supply Disruptions

Supply-demand dynamics, inventory fluctuations, and geopolitical tensions characterize the crude oil market landscape. Analysts at Morgan Stanley project the market to reach equilibrium by the fourth quarter of this year, potentially transitioning to a surplus by 2025. As traders await crucial US oil inventory data, the market is also reacting…

Barchart

How the Ukrainians – with no navy – defeated Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

Since the Russian invasion began in 2022, Ukraine has successfully resisted its opponents on many fronts, but its most surprising success came in a theater where few expected Ukraine to prevail: the Black Sea.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: Russia has the upper hand in the ground war – but at sea it’s a different story

The past few days have marked a significant moment in the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine. On Monday July 15, Ukraine’s navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, claimed: “The last patrol ship of the Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation is bolting from our Crimea just now. Remember this day.”

The Conversation

Russian Navy Forced To Move Warships From Crimea

Ukraine's successful attacks on Russian naval forces in the Black Sea prompt strategic challenges and fleet repositioning for Russia.

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Al Jazeera

Ukrainian maritime attack on Black Sea port Novorossiysk repelled: Russia

Moscow claims to have destroyed sea drones targeting key oil shipping port Novorossiysk.

The Independent UK

Top European rights court says Russia responsible for breaching rights in Crimea after 2014 takeover

Europe’s top human rights court has ruled that Russia was responsible for a string of human rights violations in Crimea since overrunning and later illegally annexing the Black Sea peninsula in 2014

International Business Times

Deathtrap Cable Cars Spook Turkey's Intrepid Tea Farmers

You need to be part daredevil to live in the spectacularly steep hills overlooking the Black Sea where Turkey grows its tea.

International Business Times

'As Long As It Takes': Georgia's Gen Z Leading Street Protests

In a hip coffee shop in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, 21-year-old Tekla Jailava is serving her last few cappuccinos before heading for a third night of protests against an anti-NGO law she fears will ruin the Black Sea country's ties with the West.

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The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Odesa’s ‘Harry Potter castle’ hit in Russian missile attack that killed five – as it happened

Four-year-old child and pregnant woman among those in a serious condition after strike on seafront park in Black Sea port city

International Business Times

The Ukrainian Drones Taking On Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Standing on the shores of a lake with a remote control, a Ukrainian soldier trained his eyes on a small and seemingly innocuous grey vessel as he guided it over the water's surface.

Top News

Russia-Ukraine Black Sea Shipping Deal Almost Reached Last Month

Learn about the breakdown of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine for a Black Sea shipping deal and its implications for regional stability.

Top News

Russia And Ukraine Dispute Drone Activity In Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine dispute drone activities in the Black Sea region, raising tensions. International community monitors situation for broader implications.

Top News

Ukraine's Successful Attacks Leave Russia's Black Sea Fleet Weakened.

Ukrainian attacks severely weaken Russia's Black Sea Fleet, leaving only one ship. Recent strikes render the fleet functionally inactive.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet sunk or crippled’

Poland warns Russian missiles coming too close may be shot down; how Ukraine has ramped up making its own weapons. What we know on day 763

Top News

Ukraine Destroys Third Of Russian Warships In Black Sea

Ukraine's successful targeting of Russian warships in the Black Sea conflict impacts naval power and trade, with ongoing strategic implications.

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