shadow fleet

Directorate of Intelligence of the MoD identified 12 more “shadow fleet” tankers and over 200 captains

The update includes 10 tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet” under false flags, as well as two tankers of Greek shipping companies.

7.05.2026 - 10:10
Drones attacked two “shadow fleet” ships near Novorossiysk: details and video

Ukrainian drones hit two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” near the port of Novorossiysk.

3.05.2026 - 12:32
Since the beginning of the year, 25 ships have already exported grain from occupied Ukrainian ports, — Ministry of Foreign Affairs

From January to April alone, 25 vessels of the Russian grain fleet made approximately 50 direct voyages from closed Ukrainian ports in the occupation.

30.04.2026 - 15:52
Sanctioned tanker hit in Black Sea likely lost propulsion, Navy says

The operation was aimed at countering the export of Russian oil in circumvention of international sanctions.

29.04.2026 - 11:44
US intercepts ‘shadow fleet’ ship in Arabian Sea

The US military forced the sanctioned vessel Sevan to change course and return to Iranian ports.

27.04.2026 - 10:59
The EU adopted the 20th package of sanctions against Russia: the “shadow fleet” and the financial sector were subject to restrictions

The new EU sanctions package includes restrictions against dozens of companies, banks and vessels, and also lays the foundation for a future ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil.

24.04.2026 - 10:14
“Shadow Fleet” Tanker Escapes Norwegian Coast Guard

The suspected sanctions-violating vessel turned off its AIS, ignored inspection requests and left Norway’s economic zone, heading towards Russian waters.

21.04.2026 - 10:27
Britain does not detain Russian “shadow fleet” tankers because it fears the costs of maintaining them, — media

The UK has not detained any of the Russian “shadow fleet” ships, fearing the high costs of maintaining them.

20.04.2026 - 16:01
France releases Russian “shadow fleet” tanker

France has released the previously detained tanker “Deyna” of the Russian “shadow fleet” after paying a fine.

16.04.2026 - 11:48
A spill of over 300 tons of oil products was recorded in the Black Sea — a tanker from the “shadow fleet” is suspected

Sentinel-1 satellite images indicate the appearance of an oil slick in the Kerch Strait area as early as April 7.

16.04.2026 - 11:06