A Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Pivdennyi port caused infrastructure damage but kept operations running, reports Maritime Executive.
Russia carried out another drone strike on Ukraine's seaport of Pivdennyi, damaging infrastructure but leaving the port operational, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
The Ukraine Sea Ports Authority stated that the attack damaged rail facilities and caused a fire. Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction Oleksiy Kuleba added that hangars, a locomotive, and production buildings were also hit.
Three people were injured elsewhere in the region during the wave of drone strikes, including one who was hospitalized. Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian ports to weaken its export economy, which relies heavily on agricultural goods. Kiev's Ukrainska Pravda reported 96 strikes on seaports in 2025, affecting more than 300 facilities.
Pivdennyi has faced repeated assaults, including a December strike that forced operations to halt for several days after a large vegetable oil spill.
Meanwhile, Romanian authorities responded to a naval mine that washed ashore near Constanta. Military personnel secured the site before navy demolition divers disposed of the explosive.
Naval mines remain a serious hazard in the Black Sea. In August 2025, three swimmers were killed by mine blasts near Zakota, Ukraine. Regional governor Oleh Kiper warned that 'being in unchecked waters is fatally dangerous' around Odesa.
Mines have also washed up on beaches as far as Georgia and have been spotted in shipping lanes. Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania maintain a joint agreement to locate and clear these hazards.
