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Ukrainian Strike on Iranian Vessel, Caspian Sea
Issued: 2 days, 11 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-07-25 00:01:00 CWD Notification 037- (Jul 26) Europe OSINT Military Open source
Open-source articles have reported that Ukraine conducted long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea, hitting what Kyiv described as vessels involved in military cargo shipments between Iran and Russia, as well as a Russian warship (exact time and location not specified). One of the vessels struck was an Iranian commercial ship, which exploded as a result of the attack, causing a fatality and several casualties. Iran has summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires in Tehran over the strike, protesting what it called a “hostile and criminal act”.
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Tanker Hijacked, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a tanker has been boarded while underway approximately 60nm Southwest of Mukalla, Yemen. The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE: Open-sources …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Sixth Consecutive Night of US-Iran Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed its sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets at 0140 UTC on 17 July …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Tanker Attacked, Black Sea

Open-Sources have reported that an Oil Tanker was attacked at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium Terminal, near Russia's Black Sea Coast ( exact time and position …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck twelve vessels reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea and the …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Tanker Attacked, Oman

It has been reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst underway approximately 19nm East of Khasab, Oman (exact position not …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) struck two oil tankers reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet in the eastern Black …

Issued: 1 week, 4 days ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) concluded an evening wave of strikes against Iran at 0100 UTC on 16 July 2026. U.S. forces …

Issued: 1 week, 4 days ago View with map
U.S. Marines Conduct Flag Verification Boarding on Tanker, Oman

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a boarding on a 300,000 dwt tanker on 16 July 2026, approximately …

Issued: 1 week, 4 days ago View with map
UAV Strike on Tanker, Basra Oil Terminal, Iraq

It has been reported that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has struck a Liberian-flagged tanker at Basra oil terminal (exact time not specified). The vessel …

Issued: 1 week, 4 days ago View with map
UAV Strike on Cargo Vessel off Odessa

Open-sources have reported that a Tanzania-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) whilst operating near the coast of Odessa, Ukraine. …

Issued: 1 week, 4 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Unmanned Maritime Strike on Russian Border Patrol Vessel near Helendzhik

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces conducted an Unmanned Maritime System strike on a Russian border patrol ship near Helendzhik port, close to Novorossiysk, Russia …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
US Forces Disable Oil Tanker, Persian Gulf

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces enforced naval blockade measures against Iran on 15 July 2026 by disabling an unladen oil tanker attempting to transit …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
Ukrainian UAV Strike on Russian Vessels, Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian Forces conducted an unmanned aerial vehicle strike against fifteen vessels involved in Russian maritime logistics in the Sea of Azov …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
US-Iran Military Escalation: Strikes and Counter-Strikes

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets. During the five-hour operation, U.S. forces employed precision …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Tanker Attacked, Oman

It has been reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile on the starboard side engine room whilst underway approximately 40nm northeast …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
U.S. Military Blockade Operations in the Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz

On 13 July 2026, the President of the United States announced a naval blockade against Iran. As of 2000Z on 14 July 2026, U.S. Central …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a tanker, Gulf of Aden

A CSO has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker has been approached by six small craft on the starboard side whilst underway approximately 50nm South …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Aerial Attack on Two Tankers, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported by the UAE Defence Ministry that two tankers have been targeted by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters in the Strait …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Odesa Port Attacked, Cargo Vessel Damaged, Odesa

Open-sources have reported that a Russian strike on Odesa Port infrastructure (exact time and position not specified). The regional governor and Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Russian UAV Strikes on Port Infrastructure and Vessels, Odesa and Chornomorsk, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that Russian forces conducted Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) strikes on port infrastructure in Odesa and Chornomorsk on the night of 11-12 July …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes on Multiple US Facilities, Middle East

Open-sources have reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has conducted coordinated missile and drone strikes against multiple US-linked military facilities across the Middle …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map