A powerful storm, described as the worst in a century, has struck the Black Sea region, affecting coastal cities in Russia and southern Ukraine. The storm caused significant damage, including flooding, washed out railways, and destroyed coastal defenses. In Sochi, Russia, the storm surge resulted in local flooding and damage to the Black Sea coast. Wind speeds reached 144 km/h, and wave heights were reported to be 10 meters. The storm also impacted southern Ukraine, washing away Russian coastal defenses on the occupied Crimean peninsula. The severe weather conditions disrupted supply routes for both countries' armies. The storm also affected Turkey, delivering high winds and waves to its coastal cities.
A powerful storm pounded the Black Sea region, delivering high winds and waves to coastal cities of Turkey. https://t.co/zVuLCdotsp
Recent storms over the Black Sea heavily damaged Russian defenses at the entrance to Sevastopol harbor in Crimea. https://t.co/Qb0IwnkCfu
A powerful storm hit southern Ukraine on Monday, washing away Russian coastal defenses from some beaches on the occupied Crimean peninsula and snarling supply routes for both countries’ armies. https://t.co/w85qP80ORK
Wow!!! Storm surge in Sochi, Russia. The Black sea coast got hammered! #StormBettina https://t.co/RYgDTfAK1f
Whoahh!! Storm surge in Sochi, Russia from storm Bettina. The Black sea coast got hammered! https://t.co/v4aY3CydZT
In #Sochi, #Krasnodar region, south #Russia, a powerful winter storm caused localised flooding in low-lying coastal areas near the Black Sea: https://t.co/65Nlchh3f2
#WATCH 🔴 The strongest and most destructive storm in a century hits the #BlackSea. Wind speeds reached 144 km/h, and wave heights - 10 meters. In many coastal cities, Monday is declared a day off. https://t.co/cxpYJ1cNkH
The worst storm in a century in the Black Sea is smashing Russian coastal cities to pieces. The waves are 10 meters (33 feet) high along parts of the coast. Is this Mother Nature’s revenge for the Russians blowing up the Kakhovka Dam? https://t.co/nqH4VjWzPS
The worst storm in a century in the Black Sea is smashing Russian coastal cities to pieces. The waves are 10 meters (33 feet) high along parts of the coast. Many Russians seem to enjoy seeing their country getting destroyed. Very weird… https://t.co/yJjw63fsc1
A powerful storm hit #Sochi. It washed out the railway and flooded the first floors of high-rise buildings. https://t.co/mU78TnAS7y