I have been trying to keep a list the of damage and losses to the ships both civilian and military, since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The list below is the list of the ships that have been damaged, sunk or seized since 24 February 2022 as of today. I welcome any... Continue Reading →
Naval Losses During The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
One year ago today the Russian invasion of Ukraine started. Here is the list of the ships that have been damaged or sunk during the course of the war. No roses grow on sailors' graves. Glory to Ukraine! Date Ship Type Country Event and Location Losses 24.02.2022 Yasa Jupiter Civilian merchant ship Marshall Island Damage... Continue Reading →
Mine Scare In The Black Sea
On 8 September 2022, a Romanian ship reported a floating mine approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Constanta harbour. The mine is believed to be one of the mines laid during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Romanian Naval Forces deployed Musca class minesweeper Lieutenant Dimitrie Nicolescu to destroy the mine. However, when the minesweeper... Continue Reading →
Ships Lost, Damaged Or Seized During The Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Part 3)
It's been six months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. I have been trying to keep a list the of damage and losses to the ships, since the start of the invasion. The list below is the list of the ships that have been damaged, sunk or seized since 24 February 2022. I welcome... Continue Reading →
The Keel Of The Bulgarian Corvette Laid In Varna
On 17th June 2022, the keel of the first of two new Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMVP) for the Bulgarian Naval Forces was laid with a ceremony. The vessel is named Hrabri, meaning “Brave” in Bulgarian. The procurement of modern surface combatants to meet NATO Requirements were in consideration for a long time. These new... Continue Reading →
Ships Lost, Damaged Or Seized During The Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Part 2)
I have been trying to keep a list the of damage and losses to the ships, since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The list below is the list of the ships that have been damaged, sunk or seized since 24 February 2022. Date Ship Type Country Event and Location Losses 24.02.2022 Yasa... Continue Reading →
Ships Lost, Damaged Or Seized During The Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Part 1)
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I have been trying to keep a list the of damage and losses to the ships. The list below is the list of the ships that have been damaged, sunk or seized during the first month of the war. Date Ship Type Country Event and Location... Continue Reading →
Russian Minehunter Georgy Kurbatov Passed Through Istanbul
The Project 12700 Aleksandrit class minehunter Georgy Kurbatov made her inaugural passage through Istanbul this afternoon. She was towed by the Project 22870 class rescue Tug SB-739 Spasatel Vasily Bekh. It was not clear why the mine hunter was towed. One reason is to preserve her engines and not to used unnecessarily. Another reason is... Continue Reading →
FS Auvergne Passed Southbound Through Istanbul
The French warship FS Auvergne made her southbound transit through Istanbul this morning and left the Black Sea. Her northbound passage was on 13 December 2021. During her deployment to the Black Sea, the ship visited Constanta, Romania and Odessa, Ukraine. This was her first Black Sea deployment.
SNMCMG-2 Entered The Black Sea
Between 20 and 23rd September the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) made a port visit in Istanbul. The task force consisting of The flagship ESPS Rayo, Turkish minehunter TCG Edincik and Italian minehunter ITS Viareggio were berthed at the Sarayburnu quay. After this short break, the task force sailed through Istanbul and entered... Continue Reading →
