A tanker fire near Sochi exposes the mounting economic risks around Black Sea shipping, Russian oil exports and shadow-fleet logistics.
A reported drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and housing block, exposing risks to a key Russian export hub.
Ukraine reports damaging strikes on four Russian naval vessels and critical port infrastructure in Novorossiysk, signaling evolving maritime tactics and economic impact.
Turkey has reopened its straits to commercial ships after a temporary halt linked to security concerns amid escalating Russian-Ukrainian maritime conflicts.