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On Nov 11, 2026, at 5.30 a.m. the Ukraine struck the Russian Project 21631 Buyan-M-class missile ship 'Naro-Fominsk' in the Gulf of Finland off Kotka near Gogland Island, approximately 112 miles from St. Petersburg and 601 miles from Ukraine. The attack marked a potentially historic expansion of Kyiv’s naval campaign far beyond the Black Sea into the Baltic Sea. Defense analysts described the attack as the first Ukrainian attack on an operational Russian warship at sea in the region since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) confirmed the attack without specifying the exact location of the strike or disclosing how severely the vessel was damaged. Finnish military authorities also confirmed an attack on a Russian corvette. Smoke was subsequently observed coming from the ship. which headed back towards St. Petersburg. Previous Ukrainian attacks against Russia’s Baltic Fleet had primarily targeted ships undergoing repairs, construction, or maintenance at naval bases and shipyards. The 'Naro Fominsk', by contrast, was reportedly conducting operational duties at sea when it was attacked. The 'Naro-Fominsk' belongs to a class of small missile ships designed to carry precision-guided weapons. Despite their relatively small size, these vessels can launch Kalibr cruise missiles, which Russia has repeatedly used to strike targets across Ukraine. The ship can also carry Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles, giving it additional capabilities against naval targets. The ship was launched in 2022, making it one of the newer vessels of its class in the Russian Navy. The strike was part of a broader series of operations conducted by Ukrainian forces overnight on Nov 11. Drones operated by the Alpha Special Operations Center also attacked port and oil infrastructure in Ust-Luga again.

The 'Synthese 12', enroute from Antwerp to Marl, ran aground on the Rhine near Tolkamer on Nov 12, 2026, at 12.45 p.m. The tank barge of the German transport company HGK from Cologne was stuck near kilometer marker 862, directly opposite the Europa Quay in Tolkamer, close to the German border. Last summer, ten ships ran aground here in a single week due to the historically low water level. To prevent this, the German River Authority (WSA) placed a floating platform to warn ships at the shallow section of the Rhine, which is located on the German side of the river. At the time of the grounding, the water level of the Rhine at Tolkamer (Lobith measuring point) was 6.30 meters above NAP, which was 15 centimetres higher than last summer, but still historically low. The 'Synthese 12' was lying at an angle in the water, while various other inland vessels passed by without taking any action. Furthermore, no emergency services were working to free the ship. At around 2:45 p.m. the ship was refloated by a passing vessel and could continue sailing without problems with an ETA at the port of destination as of Nov 15. Report with photo and video: https://www.gelderlander.nl/zevenaar/duits-binnenvaartschip-valt-stil-op-de-rijn-en-zit-twee-uur-muurvast-op-beruchte-plek~a8e58b54/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F https://www.gelderlander.nl/videos/productie/binnenvaartschip-loopt-vast-op-de-rijn-bij-tolkamer-15007524

The 'Bastø VI' ran aground just outside the ferry terminal in Horten, enroute from Moss to Horten, on Nov 6, 2026, at 11.39 a.m. The passengers were asked to go down to the car deck to move the cars to the rear and change the center of gravity of the ferry. At 12.03 p.m. the ship was freed again and docked in Horten. At 12:51 p.m., it was cleared of all 148 passengers and vehicles. The vessel itself has been moved to a deep-water quay. Traffic from the ferry terminal was operating normally again. A formal case regarding the incident is being opened. The cause of the grounding was to be investigated. Underwater inspections were also required to determine whether the ferry had sustained damage. On Nov 11 the ship was sent to Kristiansand, as the investigations have revealed damage to the ferry that must be repaired at the GOT Safe Yards, where it arrived on Nov 12, before it could return to service. Report with photos: https://www.nrk.no/ostfold/bastoferga-pa-grunn-utenfor-horten-1.18075671

The Dutch Coast Guard searched unsuccessfully on the evening of Nov 12, 2026, and during the night for the 'Luna', that may be missing on the North Sea. There were four people on board. A person left behind had raised the alarm on the evening after there had been no contact with the sailing yacht for approximately 24 hours. According to the caller, the 'Luna', a single-masted boat with white sails, was last seen sailing in the North Sea north of Terschelling. Following the report, a large-scale rescue operation was launched. Lifeboats from the KNRM stations of Vlieland, Schiermonnikoog, Ameland, Lauwersoog, and Terschelling joined the search around the Wadden Islands and checked harbours. The Coast Guard aircraft and helicopter were also called in to survey a larger area. The hours-long search yielded no results. Other shipping traffic in the area has been asked via VHF radio to look out for the sailing yacht. According to the sailing schedule known to the caller, the 'Luna' was en route to the Heligoland. After that, the ship was to continue sailing along the Danish coast towards Kristiansand. The German and Danish Coast Guards have also been informed, the Coast Guard says.

On the evening of Nov 12, 2026, the 'Peter Pan' participated in a rescue operation, which has been ongoing for several hours about four nautical miles south of Trelleborg, after a lone sailor got in trouble. The weather was very rough with winds between 15 and 17 meters per second. A helicopter and the Sea Rescue were initially mobilised by the JRCC, which had received the alarm at 3.34 p.m. The sailboat has been located, but the rescuers initially failed to make contact with the sailor on board. The 'Peter Pan', which was nearby, was asked to assist to give some shelter, but the attempt with the ferry was unsuccessful, and it proceeded to Trelleborg. The JRCC managed to make contact with the person on board, but not to get on board. At 11 p.m., the operation was still underway. The Coast Guard was still trying to find a way to get to the boat. The SMHI has issued a yellow warning for gales in the southern Baltic Sea, and the wind made it difficult to get close to the boat safely. Report with photo: https://www.sydsvenskan.se/trelleborg/sjoraddning-utanfor-trelleborg-ensamseglare-i-sjonod/