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Russia said it carried out strikes on the Ukrainian port cities of Odesa and Chornomorsk on 22 July, targeting port infrastructure and vessels it claimed were supporting Ukraine’s military operations.
The Russian Defence Ministry said the attacks hit a dry-cargo ship unloading at Chornomorsk, along with military cargo facilities and fuel storage sites. It also reported strikes on loading and storage facilities in Odesa, as well as cargo vessels allegedly transporting supplies for the Ukrainian military.
Russian drones were also said to have struck warehouses storing Ukrainian drones, Reuters reports.
The ministry later stated that Russian forces had targeted four cargo ships and a bulk carrier in the Black Sea and at Chornomorsk port, claiming the vessels were carrying military-related cargo.
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Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea, saying the vessels had violated a maritime blockade imposed by the group on Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis said the attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA confirmed that the Saudi-flagged tanker Encelia was struck, causing a fire on its bow. All crew members were reported safe, while authorities said the vessel had been secured and measures were taken to protect the marine environment.
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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 22 July 2026, covering the period of 16 to 22 July, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 11 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days
- 1 Somalia-based piracy incident reported in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ARC-Weekly-Report-22.07.26.pdf
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Over the past week, 15-20 July two incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia.
One CAT 3 incident and one CAT 4 incident of armed robbery against ships3 in Asia. The CAT 3 incident occurred onboard a container ship while anchored at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) Anchorage, Philippines on 19 June 2026.
The CAT 4 incident occurred onboard a bulk carrier while anchored at the Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia on 7 July 2026. Some ship property/stores were stolen in the CAT 3 incident and some engine spares were stolen in the CAT 4 incident.
Area of concern
Ships are advised to intensify vigilance and maintain sharp look-out while transiting the areas of concern or anchoring at ports and anchorages; and to report all incidents immediately to the nearest coastal State. The Centre also urges the coastal States to increase patrols/surveillance in their respective waters, respond promptly to incidents reported to them, strengthen coordination and promote information sharing on incidents and the criminal groups involved to arrest the perpetrators.