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Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian Patrol Boats, Black Sea
Issued: 1 day, 6 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-06-07 00:01:00 CWD Notification 013- (Jun 26) Europe OSINT Military Open source
Open-sources have reported that in early June 2026 (exact date not identified), two Ukrainian patrol boats patrolling off Odessa, Ukraine (exact position not specified), were hit by Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). It is reported that the two patrol vessels were destroyed in the attacks, the fate of the crews remain unconfirmed from independent sources. Video footage, published on channels with documented ties to Russian military units, shows aerial platforms tracking small surface vessels at close range and impacting them in what appear to be direct hits.

Attack on a Bulk Carrier, Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier has been attacked approximately 11NM west of Sirik, Iran (Exact location not specified). The Master reported being …

Suspicious Activity, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO have reported that several Masters have received VHF broadcasts directing them to move from their anchorages in the vicinity of Ras Al Khaimah, …

Robbery onboard a Cargo Ship, Lagos

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a cargo ship while moored off Lagos, West Africa . Duty crew observed eight …

Unmanned Air Vehicle Strike on Primorsk Port, Russia

It has been reported that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have conducted a strike against port infrastructure at Primorsk, Russia (exact time not specified). Open sources …

Unmanned Surface Vessels Strike Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers, Russia

It has been reported that two Russian shadow fleet tankers were struck near the port of Novorossiysk, Russia (exact date and time not specified). President …

Suspicious approach on a Bulk Carrier, Gulf of Aden

UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier was approached by a green hulled skiff 84 NM Southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen (exact location not specified). …

Hijacking involving a tanker, Yemen

The MSCIO have reported an incident involving a tanker whilst at anchorage off Qana Port, Shabwa, Yemen. Initial assessments state that a number of armed …

Suspicious approach on a Bulk Carrier, Gulf of Aden

UKMTO and closed sources have reported that a Liberian flagged bulk carrier was approached by skiff, with a black hull, carrying seven-armed persons (exact location …

Tanker struck by unmanned surface vessels, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged tanker has been struck by Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea, approximately 119nm Southwest of Tuapse, Russia (exact time …

Russian Patrol vessels struck by unmanned surface vessels, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's drone forces have hit and damaged two Russian guard ships at the Kerch Strait Bridge (exact time and position not …

Suspicious approach on a tanker, Indian Ocean

The MSCIO have reported that a tanker was approached by suspicious craft whilst underway, approximately 488nm Southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. A possible mothership crossed the …

Attempted Robbery on a Container Ship, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a container ship whilst anchored at San Pedro anchorage, Ivory Coast. Duty crew …

Hijack of Cargo Vessel, Somalia

The UKMTO have reported that a St Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo vessel has been hijacked whilst underway approximately 6nm Northeast of Garacad, Somalia (exact position …

Robbery on a Tanker, Malaysia

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a tanker whilst anchored at Sandakan Anchorage, Malaysia. During a routine inspection, duty crew logged …

Suspicious Approach on a Container Vessel, Somalia

The UKMTO and IMB have received reports that there was a suspicious approach by two small craft on a container vessel approximately 83nm South East …

U.S. Forces seize an Iranian-linked Tanker, Indian Ocean

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces intercepted an Iranian-linked tanker in the Indian Ocean (exact time and position not specified).The seizure occurred during an overnight …

Attack on a container ship, Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have received a report from the Company Security Officer that a cargo ship has been attacked whilst underway approximately 8nm west of Iran …

Attack on a Container Ship, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that a container vessel has been attacked whilst underway approximately 15nm Northeast of Oman (exact position not specified). The reports state …

Attack on Container Ship, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel has been attacked whilst underway approximately 15nm Northeast of Oman (exact position not specified). The Master reported …

Robbery on an Offshore Support Vessel, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred onboard an offshore support vessel whilst anchored at Abidjan inner anchorage, Ivory Coast (exact position not …

Tanker hijacked, Somalia

It has been reported that a Palau-flagged tanker has been boarded by number of armed intruders whilst underway approximately 24nm Southeast of Hafun, Somalia. The …