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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Ukrainian Strike Kills Senior Russian Naval Commander in Kursk Region

Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy head of the Russian Navy, was killed during combat operations in Russia’s Kursk region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. The 42-year-old officer, appointed to the role by President Vladimir Putin in March, is among the highest-ranking Russian military officials to have died since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Unofficial Russian and Ukrainian military sources reported that Gudkov was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike targeting a command post near the border. The strike, allegedly carried out using a U.S.-supplied HIMARS system, also claimed the lives of several other Russian officers.

Gudkov previously commanded the 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade, a unit accused by Ukraine of committing war crimes during operations in Mariupol and other regions. Despite his promotion, he was known for continuing to visit frontline positions, according to Russian officials.

His death comes amid ongoing clashes in the Kursk region, which saw a brief Ukrainian incursion in August 2024. Although Moscow claimed to have regained control, fighting has persisted along the border.

The Kremlin has not commented on the circumstances of Gudkov’s death, and Kyiv has yet to issue an official statement.

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