Ukraine War

Here is gCaptain’s full coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Friday, November 17, 2023
A photo allegedly showing the missile cruiser Moskva before sinking.
News

Ukraine Tallies Russian Naval Vessels Destroyed in Black Sea During War

KYIV, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Ukraine‘s military said on Friday its operations had resulted in the destruction of a total of 15

November 17, 2023
Total Views: 10541

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Bulk carrier Aroyat arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk. Photo REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Ukraine and Britain Reach Deal on Discounted Insurance for Black Sea Exports

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Ukraine and Britain have agreed on a special mechanism for discounts on war risk insurance on exports through

November 14, 2023
Total Views: 750

Saturday, November 11, 2023
2 russian small landing ships hit by sea drones in Crimea
Navy

Sea Drones Strike Russian Landing Ships

By Aliaksandr Kudrytski (Bloomberg) Ukraine said naval drones struck Russian military ships in Crimea overnight in a new attack aimed at disabling

November 11, 2023
Total Views: 9373

Thursday, November 9, 2023
A general view shows Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Kmax Ruler damaged by a Russian missile strike in the sea port Pivdennyi, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Russia’s Missile Attack on Commercial Ship Draws International Condemnation

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) says it is “deeply saddened and concerned” by Russia’s “appalling” missile

November 9, 2023
Total Views: 3207

A view shows Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Kmax Ruler damaged by a Russian missile strike in the sea port Pivdennyi, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Ukraine: Alternative Black Sea Export Corridor is Working Despite Attack

KYIV, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s alternative Black Sea export corridor is working despite a recent Russian attack on a civilian vessel,

November 9, 2023
Total Views: 1306

A general view shows Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Kmax Ruler damaged by a Russian missile strike in the sea port Pivdennyi, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Russian Strike on Merchant Ship Threatens Ukraine’s Exports

(Bloomberg) — A Russian missile strike on a commercial ship at a major Ukrainian Black Sea port is adding to risks for commodity exports just

November 9, 2023
Total Views: 4371

Saturday, November 4, 2023
Port Kerch, Crimea shutterstock_201280841
News

Ukraine Hits Shipyard In Crimea’s Kerch, Damages Ship 

By Maria Starkova and Elaine Monaghan LVIV, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Ukraine rained 15 cruise missiles on Russia’s shipyard in the Crimean port city of

November 4, 2023
Total Views: 5994

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Ukraine Says Russia Dropped Explosives on Black Sea Shipping Lanes
Shipping

Ukraine Says Russia Dropped Explosives on Black Sea Shipping Lanes

Nov 1 (Reuters) – Ukraine said on Wednesday Russian warplanes had dropped “explosive objects” into the likely paths of civilian

November 1, 2023
Total Views: 2836

Monday, October 30, 2023
Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat is pictured at sea, in this picture obtained from social media and released on September 22, 2023. Oleksandr Kubrakov via X/via REUTERS
Shipping

Ukraine Boosts Grain Deliveries to Black Sea Ports as New Export Route Working

KYIV, Oct 30 (Reuters) – The success of Ukraine’s new Black Sea export corridor has led to a sharp increase in the number of rail

October 30, 2023
Total Views: 1235

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea off Kilyos near Istanbul, Turkey November 2, 2022. Photo REUTERS/Umit Bektas
Shipping

Ukraine Insists Black Sea Shipping Corridor Remains Open

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov denied on Thursday reports by Ukrainian and British firms

October 26, 2023
Total Views: 1462

Danger mines sign is pictured at an empty beach, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in Odesa, Ukraine, March 26, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Shipping

Ukraine Suspends Black Sea Grain Corridor Over Russian Threat -Reports

KYIV, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Ukraine has suspended the use of its new Black Sea grain export corridor due to a possible threat from Russian

October 26, 2023
Total Views: 2578

Sunday, October 22, 2023
Russian President Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Orban meet in Beijing.
Shipping

Russia To Supply Extra Gas To Hungary And China

Oct 22 (Reuters) – Russia’s Gazprom GAZP.MM will supply extra gas to Hungary through the coming winter and will also provide China with an

October 22, 2023
Total Views: 1671

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Bulk carrier Aroyat arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk. Photo REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Ukraine’s Risky Shipping Bet Pays Off

By Áine Quinn and Kateryna Chursina (Bloomberg) — A steady stream of ships is hauling grain and metals from Ukraine a month after the first inbound

October 18, 2023
Total Views: 4997

Friday, October 13, 2023
Grain warehouses heavily damaged by a Russian drone attack are seen at a compound of a port on the Danube, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine August 16, 2023. Press Service of the Operational Command South of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Ports and Ships Destroyed 300,000 Tons of Grain Since July, Kyiv Says

KYIV, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Russia has destroyed almost 300,000 metric tons of grain since July in attacks on

October 13, 2023
Total Views: 1618

Thursday, October 5, 2023
Commercial vessels including vessels which are part of Black Sea grain deal wait to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi during a misty morning in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
Shipping

Turkish Cargo Ship Hits Mine in Black Sea

LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – A Turkish-flagged general cargo ship hit a mine on Thursday in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania and sustained

October 5, 2023
Total Views: 53345

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Bulk carrier Aroyat and general cargo vessel Resilient Africa arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk. Photo September 16, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer.
Defense

UK Warns Russia May Target Civilian Ships in Black Sea ‘Humanitarian Corridor’

The UK government warned on Wednesday that Russia may continue to target civilian ships in the Black Sea to further disrupt Ukrainian grain exports.

October 4, 2023
Total Views: 1614

Monday, October 2, 2023
Bulk carrier Aroyat and general cargo vessel Resilient Africa arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk. Photo September 16, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer.
Shipping

Freight Rates for Grain Exports via New Black Sea Route Fall Sharply

KYIV, Oct 2 (Reuters) – A new corridor allowing cargo vessels to carry Ukrainian grain and iron ore from Black Sea ports has significantly

October 2, 2023
Total Views: 1298

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Bulk carriers Eneida and Ying Hao 01 leave the sea ports of Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Shipping

Five More Cargo Ships Head For Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports

KYIV, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Five more ships are on their way to Ukrainian sea ports using a new corridor opened to resume predominantly agricultural

October 1, 2023
Total Views: 1574

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
War Forces Grain and Oil to Travel Record Distances, UN Says
Shipping

War Forces Grain and Oil to Travel Record Distances, UN Says

(Bloomberg) — Buyers are shipping grains and oil from further and further away after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted traditional trade routes.

September 27, 2023
Total Views: 588

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Vice-Admiral Viktor Sokolov salutes during a send-off ceremony for reservists drafted during partial mobilisation, in Sevastopol, Crimea September 27, 2022. REUTERS/Alexey Pavlishak/File Photo
Defense

Russia’s Black Fleet Commander Shown on Video Call After Reports He Was Killed

MOSCOW, Sept 26 (Reuters) – Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, was shown on Russian state television on Tuesday

September 26, 2023
Total Views: 2155