Ukraine’s Danube traffic goes dark after Russian attacks
- At least 22 vessels went dark while transiting the Danube in the last three months of 2025
- Beyond the rise in dark port calls, overall Danube traffic has dropped to near pre‑war levels
- A broader decline in Ukraine’s seaborne grain exports further slowed Danube vessel movements
Vessels have been switching off their AIS while transiting the Danube since October, amid rising security risks as Russia intensified its attacks on river traffic
