Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine. Drones and missiles rain down on Ukrainian capital in overnight strikes

Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Sunday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland, the operational command of the Polish armed forces said.

Russia Warns Against UK-Ukraine Claims to Azov Sea

Russia will firmly suppress any attempts to lay claims to the Sea of Azov after it became its internal sea, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.

Ukraine airforce says downed two Russian command aircraft, Kremlin has no information about it

Ukraine said on Monday it had downed two Russian military command aircraft over the Azov Sea, saying it had carried out a “successful” mission against Moscow’s forces.

Russian Air Defense Destroys, Intercepts 35 Ukrainian Drones, 13 over the Sea of Azov

Russian air defense destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones and intercepted 13 more over the Sea of Azov and Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

Russia to establish naval bases in two new Russian cities: Defense Minister

Russia is planning to establish bases to support its fleet in two port cities in new Russian regions, defense minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.

Russia promises safe corridor for ships to leave Black Sea ports - WM

The Russian Defence Ministry is promising to open a safe corridor to allow foreign ships to leave Black Sea ports. 

Russia has military edge over Ukraine in Sea of Azov, says Kiev top diplomat - TASS

Moscow has a significant military advantage over Kiev in the Sea of Azov, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba told The Washington Post media outlet on Sunday.

Russia bans flights over parts of Crimea, Black Sea - AA

Russia temporarily restricted flights of aviation over parts of Crimea and the Black Sea, according to a notice to airmen (NOTAM).

NATO Urges Russia to Allow Access to Ukrainian Ports on Sea of ​​Azov - FARS

(FNA)- NATO is concerned about Russia's plans to restrict access to a number of areas of the Black Sea, calls for free access to Ukrainian ports on the Sea of ​​Azov, as well as freedom of navigation, NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu stated on Friday.

Russia to close parts of Black Sea, Kerch Strait for 6 months | Daily Sabah

Russia will restrict the sailing of foreign military and official ships in parts of the Black Sea until October, a Russian news agency reported on Friday, in a move that is likely to further exacerbate tensions with Ukraine and its western allies.