#Shadow Fleet

Italian military forces landed from a helicopter on the oil tanker Toa Payoh, linked to the Russian Federation's "shadow fleet." The vessel refused to cooperate and was stopped in the Mediterranean Sea to verify its Cameroonian flag. The operation was conducted with the support of Greece and Poland.

Russia has sharply increased oil exports via the Arctic, setting records for July. The Northern route allows tankers to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and deliver cargo faster. 🚢🌊⛽

The European Union has officially authorized member states to sell Russian oil confiscated from "shadow fleet" vessels. 🛢️🚫 This innovation will allow for the monetization of cargoes worth tens of millions of dollars seized from tankers violating the price cap. Moscow labels such actions as piracy, but Brussels continues active maritime operations. ⚓🇪🇺

The Italian Marine Corps seized the tanker MV SOUTH STAR from the Russian "shadow fleet" in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel is suspected of transporting oil from Novorossiysk and Tuapse using covert voyages. The EU intends to expand the powers of its missions to combat illegal shipments. 🚢⚓🚫

The EU has introduced its largest sanctions package against Russia, including Belarusian refineries and the 'shadow fleet'. 🚢🛢️ Kaja Kallas confirmed restrictions on 218 items, including plants supplying Moscow with fuel. Gasoline supplies from Belarus to Russia increased 20-fold in six months; this channel will now be blocked. 📉🇪🇺

EU agrees on 21st sanctions package against Russia: 'shadow fleet', 32 banks, and crypto platforms targeted. Ursula von der Leyen stated the goal is to weaken the Kremlin's war machine. 🇪🇺🚫🇷🇺

EU forces seized the tanker MV SOUTH STAR in the Mediterranean, suspected of violating maritime law and sailing under a false flag. This event is part of the European Union's new strategy to increase pressure on Russia's "shadow fleet." 🚢🚫🇪🇺

Ukraine struck logistics centers and oil depots in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, as well as destroyed "shadow fleet" vessels at sea. Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is "bringing the war home" to force Moscow to move to diplomacy. 🔥🇺🇦

Ukrainian drones attacked the Avero tanker in the Black Sea and three oil depots in the Stavropol region. Large-scale fires broke out at all facilities, dealing a blow to the logistics of Russia's "shadow fleet." 🔥🛢️

Ukraine conducted Operation 'Molochka', attacking 172 vessels of the Russian 'shadow fleet' in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated the statistics of Russian losses, claiming 1.4 million killed soldiers and tens of thousands of units of equipment. Independent analysts from Oryx confirm the destruction of more than 23,000 units of equipment. 🇺🇦🚢📉

Ukrainian drones struck 13 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea on the night of July 18. Over the 13 days of Operation "MoLoChKa," 172 vessels have already been hit. The goal of the attacks is to paralyze oil and cargo logistics without causing environmental damage 🚢💥🇺🇦

Ukrainian maritime drones carried out Operation 'MOLOCHKA': 159 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet destroyed in 12 days. 🚢💥 Most strikes hit the Azov Sea. The goal is to paralyze oil and cargo logistics bypassing sanctions. 🇺🇦🌊

Ukrainian drones struck 11 vessels of the Russian «shadow fleet». USF Commander «Madyar» revealed details of the «Molochka» operation: the goal is to paralyze logistics without causing environmental damage. 🚢💥

Ukrainian forces launched a massive strike against the Russian economy and logistics on the night of July 16: 6 "shadow fleet" tankers and strategic bridges in Crimea were destroyed. 🚢💥 The SBU and Navy used "Mamai" maritime drones to attack the vessels, ignoring attempts by Russian aviation to disrupt the operation. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

🚨 The SBU and the Ukrainian Navy sank two Russian tankers, 'Louise 1' and 'Banda', in the Black Sea using 'Mamai' drones. The vessels were transporting oil in violation of G7 and EU sanctions. 🇺🇦💥 #Ukraine #SBU #ShadowFleet

Russia deploys troops to oil tankers: how Moscow is trying to save the 'shadow fleet' from Ukrainian strikes. 🚢💥 According to "ATESH," up to three soldiers with MANPADS and drones are planned for each vessel. This is a reaction to the destruction of more than 136 tankers in 10 days. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

A Russian Mi-28 'Night Hunter' helicopter was shot down in the Belgorod region. The Commander of the USF of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Madyar, reported that the attack was carried out by fighters of the 427th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade 'Rarog' in the area of Viazovoye. The officer also summarized the results of strikes against the Russian shadow fleet in the Black Sea. 🚁💥🇺🇦

Russian oil export at a dead end: tankers idle at sea, and revenues drop by hundreds of millions of dollars. Ukrainian strikes on refineries have crashed refining to a 21-year low, causing a fuel shortage for the Russian army. 🛢️📉