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Maersk suspends Chornomorsk service amid attacks

Maersk has halted its feeder service via Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Fishing Port due to intensified Russian attacks on Black Sea port infrastructure, redirecting shipments to Romania’s Constanta and offering free cancellations or change-of-destination options for Ukrainian-bound cargo. The move, echoed by other carriers and tied to broader disruption of Ukraine’s maritime exports, underscores the ongoing impact of the conflict on grain and other exports from the region.

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EU intercepts shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

EU naval missions IRINI and ATALANTA are stepping up flag-verification boardings of vessels suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, including the MV SOUTH STAR in the Mediterranean, as part of a broader effort to couple sanctions with maritime actions. EU officials, led by Kaja Kallas, say these measures tighten the net on illicit Russian oil shipments to choke Kremlin funding and reinforce maritime security.

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MiG-29 destroyed at Kursk airfield, Ukraine says

Ukraine’s General Staff says the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade “Black Forest” struck Khalino airfield in Kursk Oblast, destroying a MiG-29 and a Pantsir-S1 system as part of a broader campaign to degrade Russia’s air defenses and military infrastructure; officials indicated ongoing, systematic strikes and released video of the operation. Other reported targets that night included radar sites, drone depots, and logistics facilities, underscoring Kyiv’s aim to curb Russian attacks and sustain pressure on the frontline.

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