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Ukrainian UAV Strike on Russian Patrol Vessel, Crimea Peninsula
Issued: 1 day, 1 hour ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-06-04 00:01:00 CWD Notification 007- (Jun 26) Europe OSINT Military Open source
Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces conducted an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) strike on a Russian patrol vessel SVETLYAK on the night of 4 June 2026 (exact time not specified). The vessel was patrolling off the Crimea Peninsula, Black Sea (exact position not specified). The strike resulted in damage to the vessel. Video footage of the attack has been disclosed by Ukrainian authorities. There is no information available regarding casualties amongst the crew.

Armed Robbery on Anchored Container Ship, Manila Anchorage

The IMB have reported that an armed robbery has occurred onboard a container ship whilst at anchor in Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Four robbers, armed with …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strike on Oil Terminal, St Petersburg Port

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces launched an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike on the St Petersburg Oil Terminal on the morning of 3 June 2026 …

U.S. Forces Disable Oil Tanker Approaching Iranian Port, Arabian Gulf

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker whilst the vessel was transiting international waters toward Kharg Island, Iran, June 2 (exact …

Mine Sighting and Detonation, Romanian Coast

Open-sources have reported that a YaRM-type anti-landing mine was spotted ashore on the Romanian coast between Varna and 2 Mai on 2 June 2026 (exact …

Aerial Attack on Cargo Ship, Iraq

It has been reported that there has been an attack on a cargo ship whilst underway approximately 40nm Southeast of Umn Qasr, Iraq (exact position …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strike on Cargo Vessel, Berdiansk Port

Open-sources have reported that a Russian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) whilst berthed at Berth 3, Berdiansk Port, Azov Sea …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strike on Cargo Vessel, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Panama-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) whilst underway in the Black Sea (exact time and …

French Interception of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker, Atlantic Ocean

Open-sources have reported that French naval forces intercepted and boarded a Russian oil tanker whilst underway in international waters, approximately 400nm West of Brittany, France …

Drone Strike on Cargo Vessel, Taganrog Port

Open-sources have reported that a Liberia-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) whilst in port at Taganrog, Russia (exact time not …

Suspected Floating Mine, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported by the hydrographer of Pakistan, via NAVAREA IX, that a suspected floating mine has been reported in the Strait of Hormuz.

JMIC Notice - U.S Military Operations, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported by the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), on behalf of the U.S military, that the U.S will be conducting operations North …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strike on Cargo Vessel, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a cargo vessel was struck by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle's (UAV) whilst transiting along the Black Sea export route from Ukraine's Odesa …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strikes on Three Commercial Vessels, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) strikes overnight on the 28 May 2026 and following morning, hit three foreign commercial vessels navigating Ukraine's …

Vessel hit by US Aircraft, Gulf of Oman

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling a Gambia-flagged maritime vessel attempting to sail toward …

Suspicious Approach on Tanker, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a tanker was approached by a skiff whilst underway approximately 85nm South off the coast of Yemen, within the Internationally …

Robbery on a Supply Vessel, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged offshore supply vessel while anchored at Abidjan inner anchorage, Ivory …

US-Iran Military Strikes, Strait of Hormuz / Kuwait

Open-sources have reported that US forces conducted strikes on Iranian military positions at Bandar Abbas in the early hours of 28 May 2026 (exact time …

Drone Attacks on Oil Tankers, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that three oil tankers previously identified as belonging to Russia's shadow fleet were attacked by waterborne drones in the Black Sea on …

Drone Strike on Bulk Carrier, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) whilst en route to Yuzhny port, Black Sea …

Attack on Tanker, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked 60NM east of Muscat, Oman (exact location not specified). The Master of the tanker reported …

Drone Strike on Training Vessel, Odessa Port

Open-sources have reported that an explosion occurred on a Ukrainian-flagged sailing boat whilst berthed in Odessa port, Ukraine (exact time and position not specified). Reports …