Ukraine War

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


Tuesday, December 26, 2023
North korea arms graphic
Ports

Revived North Korean Port Aids Russia’s War Effort in Ukraine

By Jon Herskovitz (Bloomberg) — A dormant North Korean port near the border with Russia has sprung back to life, fueling what experts say is a

December 26, 2023
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Photo of a large Russian landing ship underway
Navy

Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea

By Andrew Osborn and Max Hunder (Reuters) – Ukraine struck a large Russian landing warship in Crimea with cruise missiles in an overnight attack that

December 26, 2023
Total Views: 8960

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Romanian minesweeper during a NATO training operation
Navy

Black Sea NATO Navies Agree To Clear Mines

By Selcan Hacaoglu (Bloomberg) Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria plan a joint force to clear mines drifting into their areas of the Black Sea as part of the fallout

December 16, 2023
Total Views: 1614

Monday, December 11, 2023
Two Royal Navy Sandown Class minehunters deployed on Op Kipion. Royal Navy Photo
Defense

UK Transferring Two Minehunters to Ukraine as Part of Maritime Support Plan

LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Britain said on Monday it would transfer two Royal Navy minehunter ships to the Ukrainian Navy, as it

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 1169

Friday, December 8, 2023
ship emissions
Shipping

Opinion: Shipping Seeks Safe Waters in Era of Deadly Geopolitics

By Peter Apps Dec 8 (Reuters) – As tankers, car-carriers and other merchant vessels pass through the Malacca Strait, unlit fishing boats

December 8, 2023
Total Views: 1005

Saturday, November 25, 2023
Operations at Mariupol port amid Russia-Ukraine conflict. Photo REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko
Shipping

Ukraine Needs More Air Defenses To Protect Grain Exports

By Max Hunder KYIV, Nov 25 (Reuters) – Ukraine needs more air defenses to protect its grain export routes as well regions bordering Russia, President

November 25, 2023
Total Views: 1238

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: 10567

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: 759

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: 9386

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: 3226

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: 1321

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: 4389

Saturday, November 4, 2023
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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: 6009

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: 2851

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: 1242

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: 1479

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: 2596

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: 1686

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: 5010

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: 1626