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Russian Black Sea Fleet warships including frigates, patrol boats and landing ships shown at sea during military operations related to the war in Ukraine.

The list of the Russian Black Sea Fleet naval group involved in the war in Ukraine

EMPR.media lists the Russian Black Sea Fleet naval group in the Ukraine war — from frigates and missile boats to patrol ships and large landing vessels operating in the Black and Azov Seas.
May 9, 2022
NATO reconnaissance P‑8 aircraft over the Black Sea tracking the status of the Russian Admiral Makarov frigate amid conflict in Ukraine.

NATO reconnaissance aircraft trying to verify destruction of Admiral Makarov frigate

NATO reconnaissance aircraft circled over the Black Sea tracking the status of Russia’s Admiral Makarov frigate amid reports of damage and conflicting claims about its destruction. EMPR.media.
May 7, 2022
Evacuations from Azovstal steel plant and damage from Russian attacks in Ukraine as of May 7, 2022, during fierce fighting and bombardments.

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 7, 2022

As of May 7, 2022, Ukraine saw evacuations from Azovstal, Russian strikes on a school in Bilohorivka, key cultural heritage destruction and calls for international justice amid heavy fighting. EMPR.media.
May 7, 2022
Civilians sheltering underground at Azovstal steel plant surrounded by destruction and siege conditions during the Russia‑Ukraine war.

Civilians remain at the Azovstal steel plant, and their condition is critical

Civilians trapped in underground shelters at Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol are in critical condition — with food, water and medical supplies depleted and attacks ongoing. EMPR.media.
May 7, 2022
Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov at a forward command post near Izium directing troops during Donbas offensive operations.

Gerasimov will personally command the russian troops near Izium. Dvornikov was pushed into the background

Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov reportedly moved to personally oversee Russian troops near Izium, indicating a major shift in command amid Donbas fighting. EMPR.media.
Apr 29, 2022
Ukrainian Azov Regiment fighters with destroyed Russian tanks and armored vehicles amid the streets of Mariupol during heavy combat. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

During the full-scale war, Azov destroyed at least 1,157 occupiers and 49 tanks in Mariupol

The Azov Regiment reports it destroyed at least 1,157 Russian occupiers and 49 tanks in Mariupol, along with APCs and other enemy vehicles, during intense frontline fighting. EMPR.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 29, 2022
Orphaned children from Kherson taken from a church basement by Russian FSB forces after Ukrainian Ombudsman called for their evacuation.

Russian FSB abducted 58 orphans, after Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman called for their evacuation

According to Ukraine’s children’s Ombudsman, Russian forces abducted 58 orphaned children hiding in a Kherson church basement after details of their location were publicly shared. EMPR.media.
Apr 29, 2022
Destroyed military field hospital at Azovstal plant in Mariupol after overnight Russian bombing, showing collapsed structures and wreckage.

Multi-ton bombs had been being dropped all night on a military field hospital of the Azovstal plant in Mariupol

Russian troops reportedly dropped multi‑ton bombs overnight on a military field hospital inside the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, collapsing the operating room and killing wounded defenders. EMPR.media.
Apr 28, 2022
Screenshot of Ukraine’s “Book of Executioners” online database documenting alleged Russian war crimes and perpetrators.

Ukraine is creating a Book of Executioners

Ukraine has launched the “Book of Executioners,” a database documenting alleged Russian war crimes, naming perpetrators, and preserving evidence for justice. EMPR.media.
Apr 28, 2022
Russia‑Ukraine war frontlines in March 2022 showing burning cities, destroyed buildings, and Ukrainian military defense positions during the conflict.

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 25, 2022

Check the latest Russia‑Ukraine war developments as of March 25 2022: heavy shelling, frontline clashes, evacuations, Mariupol destruction, and world leaders’ responses to the conflict.
Apr 25, 2022
Kashira Highway in Moscow with historic churches and road signage, linked to speculation about a potential staged special operation within Russia.

Kashira Road – 2: threat of special operation in Russia’s churches

EMPR.media reports growing concern that a staged “special operation” on Russia’s Kashira Highway targeting churches could be used to stir support and volunteer enlistment amid war strain.
Apr 22, 2022
Satellite view of a large mass grave site near Mangush, Donetsk Oblast, where up to 9,000 Mariupol residents killed in siege may be buried.

The new Babyn Yar: up to 9 000 Mariupol residents buried in the mass grave in Mangush

Satellite images show a massive burial site near Mangush where up to 9,000 Mariupol residents killed during Russia’s siege may be buried, highlighting alleged war crimes and massive civilian loss.
Apr 22, 2022

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