In the Black Sea, 570 vessels have been attacked since the beginning of the year, killing at least 40 sailors. This makes the route more dangerous for commercial shipping than routes in the Persian Gulf, the FT reports. In the area of ​​the Strait of Hormuz, the deaths of 24 sailors were confirmed in 2026. The intensity of attacks in the Black Sea increased significantly this summer. Between July and September, about 387 vessels were attacked there. The increased attacks also affected the activity of shipping companies. In particular, less than 10 ships passed through Greater Odessa ports in September, compared to about 400 in July. Insurance has also become more expensive. Sometimes, the cost of war risk coverage in the Black Sea can reach 15% of the value of the vessel's hull.

In the Black Sea, 570 vessels have been attacked since the beginning of the year, killing at least 40 sailors. This makes the route more dangerous for commercial shipping than routes in the Persian Gulf, the FT reports. In the area of ​​the Strait of Hormuz, the deaths of 24 sailors were confirmed in 2026. The intensity of attacks in the Black Sea increased significantly this summer. Between July and September, about 387 vessels were attacked there. The increased attacks also affected the activity of shipping companies. In particular, less than 10 ships passed through Greater Odessa ports in September, compared to about 400 in July. Insurance has also become more expensive. Sometimes, the cost of war risk coverage in the Black Sea can reach 15% of the value of the vessel's hull.