Russian forces on Monday destroyed four Ukrainian drone boats near the Black Sea port of Tuapse, a key outlet for Russian fuel exports, the local task force reported.

Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reported that it destroyed a Russian patrol boat near the occupied town of Zaliznyi Port in Kherson Oblast, killing five crew members. The strike, carried out on August 20, reportedly used a missile guided by a drone-operated laser designator.

Türkiye's inaugural floating natural gas production platform, Osman Gazi, arrived on Saturday at Filyos Port in the northern province of Zonguldak, along the Black Sea coast.

Bulgaria seized $70 million worth of drugs at the Black Sea port of Burgas, according to local media reports on Monday, News.Az reports citing Anadolu agency.