2026-01-12: According to sources from Monday (12 January), at least one person was injured after Russian drones struck several civilian vessels in the Black Sea near the port of Chornomorsk in Odesa Oblast, with a Panamanian-flagged tanker set ablaze, while a San Marino-flagged ship carrying corn was also targeted as it departed port. Reportedly, officials were deployed to extinguish the fire and assist the crew, and the second vessel continued its voyage, as authorities accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilian shipping and international trade.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
