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UAV Discovered and Controlled Disposal, Turkey
Issued: 1 day, 6 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-22 00:01:00 CWD Notification 021- (Aug 26) Europe OSINT Military Open source
Open-sources have reported that local fishermen discovered an RQ-7 Shadow drone along the Turkish coast near Istanbul (exact time and position not specified). The drone is believed to have originated from Ukraine. Following the necessary checks, a maritime explosive ordnance disposal team from the SAS Special Operations Unit destroyed the drone.
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Ukrainian UAVs Strike Two Russian Tankers, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck two Russian-flagged tankers carrying petrol from Taganrog to occupied Crimea in the Sea of Azov, Russia …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack On Cargo Vessel, Yemen

UKMTO has reported an incident 30NM Southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen (exact position not specified). A cargo vessel issued a distress alert stating that they …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Tanker, Singapore Striat

It has been reported that a robbery onboard a Singaporean-flagged products tanker while underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme, Singapore Strait. …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Ukrainian UAV Strike on St. Petersburg Oil Terminal and Kronstadt Naval Base, Russia

Open-source have reported that Ukraine launched a UAV strike targeting the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, a petroleum transshipment pier located approximately five miles from the …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a Tanker, Gulf Of Aden

UKMTO has report an incident 85NM south of Balhaf, Yemen (exact position not specified). The Master of a tanker reported that a small craft approached …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Cargo Vessel Boarded, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have reported that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged cargo vessel has been approached by multiple small craft carrying armed persons onboard, approximately 76nm …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Container Ship Grounding in Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Open-sources have reported that a container ship has run aground in the Strait of Hormuz (exact time and position not specified). The vessel deviated from …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Novorossiysk Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian military forces performed a drone strike on Novorossiysk Port, Russia (exact time and position not specified). Local residents reported explosions …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on Anchored Bulk Carrier, Bahodopi Anchorage, Indonesia

It has been reported that robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed at Bahodopi Anchorage, Indonesia. The perpetrators escaped with stolen ship's properties. No further …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Drone Attack on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been struck by an unidentified projectile whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz (exact location not specified). The …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
US Conducts Additional Strikes on Iranian Military Infrastructure, Iran

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces conducted additional strikes against multiple Iranian military targets (exact time and positions not specified). U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issued …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Ukraine Sinks Russian Supply Boat, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine’s Navy destroyed a Russian logistics boat attempting to resupply forces on the Tendra Spit, a strategically important sandbar off the …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
US Strikes IRGC Infrastructure, Iran

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces conducted strikes against Iranian military infrastructure (exact time and position not specified) in response to an attack on a …

Issued: 1 month, 4 weeks ago View with map
IMO Pauses Evacuation in Strait of Hormuz Following Attack

UKMTO have reported that, following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman,the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to temporarily pause its …

Issued: 1 month, 4 weeks ago View with map
Attack on container vessel, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile 7.5NM Southeast of Dahit, Oman, resulting …

Issued: 1 month, 4 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a Cargo Vessel, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a cargo vessel was boarded whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore (exact position not specified). The vessel's crew reportedly …

Issued: 1 month, 4 weeks ago View with map
IRGC Rejects Alternative Hormuz Evacuation Routes Not Approved by Iran

Open-sources have reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) has warned vessels against using any non-Iran-approved transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz, …

Issued: 1 month, 4 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on Anchored Bulk Carrier, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred onboard an anchored bulk carrier at Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. A duty officer onboard the vessel observed …

Issued: 2 months ago View with map
Russian Drone Strike on Bulk Carrier, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has struck a Turkish-owned bulk carrier whilst underway in the Black Sea (exact time and …

Issued: 2 months ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on Tanker, Yemen

The UKMTO have received a report of an incident 50nm southeast of Al-Shihr, Yemen (exact position not specified). The Master of a product tanker reported …

Issued: 2 months ago View with map
Ukrainian UAV Strikes on Port Infrastructure, Crimea

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian drone strikes targeted oil infrastructure at multiple port facilities in Crimea (exact time not specified). The strikes hit an oil …

Issued: 2 months ago View with map