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Russia Attacks Two Cargo Vessels, Black Sea
Issued: 1 day, 13 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-06-18 00:01:00 CWD Notification 026- (Jun 26) Europe OSINT Military Open source
Open-sources have reported that Russia conducted an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) attack on two cargo vessels under the flags of Panama and St Kitts and Nevis as they were transiting along the Ukrainian coastline, Black Sea (exact position and time not specified). One crew member was killed, five others wounded. The ships resumed their journeys following the strikes according to Ukraine authorities.
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Suspicious Activity, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that there has been two separate suspicious approaches involving small craft. At approximately 07:15 (UTC), a merchant vessel reported being approached …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Containership Detained by IRGC, Strait of Hormuz

Open-sources have reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) detained a Comoros-flagged containership in the Strait of Hormuz (exact time and position not specified). …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Iranian Drones Shot Down, Strait of Hormuz

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones above the Strait of Hormuz (exact time and position not specified). U.S. …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
US Strikes IRGC Infrastructure, Strait of Hormuz

Open-soures have reported that U.S. assets have conducted air strikes on a communications tower on Qeshm Island and on an IRGC Naval base, Sirik Island …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Stateless Tanker, Indian Ocean

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces conducted a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of a sanctioned stateless tanker (exact time not specified). The vessel was …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Naval Drone Explosion, Port of Constanța

Open-sources have reported that a naval drone exploded in the civilian section of the Port of Constanța, Romania (exact time and locaiton not specified). Romanian …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Cargo Vessels Attacked by UAV Strikes, Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that two cargo vessels were struck overnight near the Russian port of Taganrog (exact location not specified). The vessels, identified as dry …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Fishing vessel Attacked and Sunk, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Turkish fishing vessel came under attack and sank leaving one person dead and four wounded (exact time and position not …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Ukrainian UAV Strike on Russian Patrol Vessel, Crimea Peninsula

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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
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.

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map