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worldCrimea Halts Civilian Petrol Sales Amid Ukrainian Attacks
In response to intensified Ukrainian strikes, Crimea suspends civilian petrol sales, signaling a severe energy crisis in the region.
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worldRussian Drones Strike Foreign Civilian Ships in Black Sea Amid Escalating Attacks
Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged vessels in the Black Sea, killing one and injuring five, as overnight strikes targeted Odesa, Kherson, and Kharkiv following a Ukrainian attack on a Moscow refinery.
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worldPutin Rejects Zelensky's Call for Direct Talks, Says 'No Point' in Meeting
Russian President Putin refuses Ukraine's Zelensky's request for face-to-face negotiations, insisting peace talks must precede any ceasefire.
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worldRussian Strike on Odesa Region Cuts Power for Thousands
Russia launches large-scale attack on Odesa, leaving 4,000 without power and striking commercial ships in the Black Sea.
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worldUkraine Drones Hit Three Oil Tankers in Black Sea Escalation
Ukraine's drone campaign strikes three crude-oil tankers off Turkey's Black Sea coast, marking the most aggressive wave of attacks against Russia's shadow fleet.
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cryptoRussian Drone Hits Chinese Ship Near Odessa Ahead of Putin-Xi Summit
A Shahed drone from Russia attacks a Chinese-crewed vessel, raising diplomatic tensions just before Putin and Xi meet in Beijing.
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worldUkraine Reports Record Drone Interceptions, Boosts Long-Range Strike Capabilities
Ukraine claims a record 33,000 Russian drones shot down in March, while its own long-range drones hit Russian oil facilities, significantly extending strike range.
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techGPS Spoofing Threatens Global Shipping
Cyberattacks using GPS spoofing are disrupting ship navigation, causing groundings and endangering crews. The Red Sea and Black Sea see rising incidents linked to geopolitical conflict.