Russian shadow tankers use 'Mad Max'-style nets to block drones
Russian tanker vessels of the 'shadow fleet' are using 'Mad Max'-style nets to protect themselves against Ukrainian drones, according to the Financial Times. Russian oil tankers and port infrastructure are beginning to be equipped with nets and metal structures for defense against drone attacks.
Consensus
- Russian shadow tankers are being equipped with metal mesh and netting for protection against Ukrainian drones.
- The protective structures resemble those used on heavy ground vehicles in Ukraine.
- The Caruzo tanker, under sanctions from the EU, UK, and other countries, has been observed with such defenses.
- The Caruzo tanker has been seen in Turkish waters, specifically near the Bosporus.
- The use of these defenses has become common in recent months, especially as Ukrainian attacks on oil transport have increased.
- The Caruzo has been disabling its AIS signal before entering the Black Sea.
Points of divergence
- The Caruzo tanker was filmed on August 11 by Yoruk Isik, head of Bosphorus Observer, exiting the Black Sea through the Bosporus. — tg_astrapress
- The Caruzo tanker has been observed with a camouflage paint scheme and is classified by Greenpeace as a Russian shadow tanker. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Another sanctioned tanker, Rizvel, was also spotted in the Aegean Sea with similar protective measures. — tg_astrapress
- The Caruzo tanker is not listed on the US black list. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers use 'Mad Max' style networks to protect against Ukrainian drones, — Financi... — ASTRA
- Russian shadow tankers are covering themselves with 'manjals' for protection against drones — The Moscow Times