Black Sea
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The sea that feeds and fuels the world: How the Black Sea war is moving beyond warships
World | Oct 07, 2026, 04:45 PM ISTThe Black Sea is no longer just a backdrop to a localized war between Russia and Ukraine. It is the geographic junction where global food security, energy flows, merchant labour, and asymmetric warfare collide.
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Ukraine hits oil tanker with 23 Indians in Black Sea, sky-high black smoke seen over Russia coast
World | Oct 07, 2026, 09:07 AM ISTRussia’s Transport Ministry said the Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked in the Black Sea, causing crude oil to catch fire on the water. The blaze was initially too intense for firefighters to approach the vessel, but all 23 crew members, who were Indian nationals, were safely rescued.
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India voices 'grave concern' over Black Sea ship attack, three Indian crew members safe
India | Oct 06, 2026, 05:40 PM ISTThe Black Sea is a critical global trade choke point facing severe disruption due to escalating attacks on commercial shipping and port infrastructure from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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India summons Ukraine envoy after attack on merchant vessel in Black Sea kills Indian seafarer
World | Jul 27, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTThe merchant vessel was identified as Marshall Islands-flagged MV Omorfi. It was attacked near Russia in the Black Sea last week, leading to the death of an Indian sailor. India has lodged strong protest over the incident.
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India issues advisory for nationals working on ships in Black Sea amid rising missile, drone attacks
India | Jul 26, 2026, 12:19 PM ISTThe advisory comes after five Indian nationals were killed in an attack on commercial vessels while they were reportedly transiting Russian territorial waters in the Black Sea.
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Indian sailor killed in strike on commercial vessel in Black Sea, MEA condemns attack
World | Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTAn Indian national was killed after a ship was attacked while transiting through the Black Sea. The attack happened when the vessel, identified as MV OMORFI, was in the Russian territorial waters.
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'This is Virat, help needed': 2 Russian tankers attacked in Black Sea; Ukraine claims responsibility
World | Nov 29, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: A video has gone viral on social media that captured the moment when the Russian tankers were attacked. In the video, the crew could be heard saying it was a 'drone attack' and they 'need help'.
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Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Helps Finalize Black Sea Ceasefire Deal-What Is It? Will This Bring Peace?
Originals | Mar 26, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine War: Both countries agreed to a ceasefire deal for the Black Sea, following talks between Ukraine and US delegations in Saudi Arabia. But what exactly does this agreement entail, and will it help end the Russia-Ukraine war?
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Russia, Ukraine agree on Black Sea ceasefire amid ongoing war: Why is it important? Explained
Explainers | Mar 26, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTBlack Sea ceasefire: The United States reportedly played a key role in mediating discussions between Russia and Ukraine. A tentative agreement has been reached to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, though Russia seeks sanctions relief for full compliance.
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Russia and Ukraine agree to avoid military strikes on vessels in Black Sea, confirms US
World | Mar 25, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTUS experts met separately with Ukrainian and Russian representatives in Riyadh to make the Back Sea ceasefire agreement that took place over a three-day span.
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Five killed after Russian missile hits Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle' in Odesa, 32 injured | VIDEO
World | May 01, 2024, 10:07 AM ISTThe strike was conducted by an Iskander-M ballistic missile with a cluster warhead, according to Ukrainian officials. In addition to those killed in the attack, one man died of a stroke attributed to a strike while a pregnant woman and a four-year-old child were injured.
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Russian missile attack kills 20 in Ukraine's Odesa, Zelenskyy vows retaliation for 'vile' assault
World | Mar 16, 2024, 10:38 AM ISTRussia fired two Iskander-M missiles from the occupied Crimea peninsula that damaged civilian infrastructure and gas and electricity supply lines. Odesa has been targeted almost daily this month, as Russia aims to disrupt the export of goods.
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Ukrainian sea drones down Russian warship in Black Sea, says military | WATCH
World | Mar 06, 2024, 08:26 AM ISTUkraine has stepped up attacks on fleets in the Black Sea and Crimea recently, pushing back against Moscow despite the enormous military firepower of Russia. Last month, Ukrainian naval drones sank Russia's Caesar Kunikov amphibious landing ship. providing a morale boost for Kyiv.
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One killed as Ukraine strikes Russian warship on Black Sea port in Crimea, Moscow admits damage
World | Dec 26, 2023, 06:51 PM ISTUkraine claimed that it destroyed the 'Novocherkassk' landing ship, however, the Russian defence ministry reported that the ship was damaged after Kyiv launched air-launched missiles to attack the Crimean port of Feodosia. Crimea governor Sergei Aksyonov said that one person was killed.
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Turkish cargo ship with over a dozen onboard sinks in Black Sea, one body recovered amid storm
World | Nov 20, 2023, 03:39 PM ISTTransportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the vessel, which was on its way to the western Turkish port of Izmir, lashed into the breakwater several times before it sank. The search-and-rescue operation was delayed by several hours because of the severe weather.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims its missile strike on Moscow's Black Sea fleet HQ left dozens dead
World | Sep 23, 2023, 05:03 PM ISTUkraine struck the Black Sea Fleet headquarters in a missile attack on Friday in the Crimean city of Sevastopol that sent a Russian serviceman missing.
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Crimea: Ukraine unleashes massive missile strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
World | Sep 22, 2023, 11:21 PM ISTThe Russian Defense Ministry initially said one servicemember was killed but then issued a subsequent statement saying he was missing following the attack in the port city of Sevastopol.
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'Trust Russia as much as West': Turkish President Erdogan days after meet with Putin over Black Sea
World | Sep 19, 2023, 01:39 PM ISTErdogan said that he managed to elicit a pledge from Russia for a supply of one million tonnes to Africa despite failing to convince him to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to meet Putin in hopes of reviving Black Sea grain exports
World | Sep 03, 2023, 05:20 PM ISTMoscow pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July, claiming that many promises pertaining to the removal of obstacles for Russian exports have not been honoured.
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'Black Sea grain deal is now impossible': Russia' staunch reply despite mounting pressure from world
World | Jul 25, 2023, 06:42 PM IST"However, President Putin made it clear that Russia is ready to immediately resume the deal as soon as it is executed," Peskov stressed.