shadow fleet

UAV Forces hit about 150 ships of the Russian “shadow fleet”

Over the past night, Ukrainian drones have disabled five oil tankers, one gas tanker, three dry cargo ships and two tugboats.

16.07.2026 - 13:44
Russia is throwing scarce units to protect the “shadow fleet,” — ATESH

To cover tankers and gas tankers, the occupiers plan to use operators of the Rubicon UAV center, the 51st Air Defense Division, and the Black Sea Fleet’s anti-aircraft regiment.

16.07.2026 - 11:53
The SBU hit two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet”, enemy aircraft were unable to protect them

The sanctioned tankers Louise 1 and Banda were targeted by Mamai naval drones. This year alone, Louise 1 transported almost 3 million tons of Russian oil.

16.07.2026 - 09:53
Defense Intelligence: Russia has activated “gray” maritime fuel supply schemes after attacks on refineries

Against the backdrop of Ukraine’s effective strikes on Russia’s oil refining infrastructure, the Kremlin has activated “gray” schemes for refining petroleum products.

15.07.2026 - 13:46
“Sea battle” moves to the Black Sea: SBS hit 17 oil tankers and two gas carriers

On the night of July 15, 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers and a tugboat were hit. This is the first strike of a new phase — after 116 ships destroyed in the Sea of ​​Azov.

15.07.2026 - 09:56
General Staff: 12 tankers in the Sea of Azov and an oil terminal in Bataysk were hit overnight

The vessels were used to supply fuel to Russian troops and transport oil to circumvent sanctions.

9.07.2026 - 12:00
SBU hits Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Black Sea (video)

The SBU’s Sea Baby sea drone hit the Blue tanker, which is part of the Russian “shadow fleet”.

9.07.2026 - 09:22
UAV Forces hit nine tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov overnight

Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces on the night of July 8 hit nine tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in the Sea of ​​Azov.

8.07.2026 - 10:12
Greek companies earned almost $4 billion from transporting Russian oil in three years

Greek shipping companies have earned almost $4 billion from transporting Russian oil since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.

7.07.2026 - 17:00
Old tankers, warships and how the shadow fleet threatens the Baltic. Interview with Greenpeace Ukraine Director Natalia Gozak

In early July, Greenpeace activists went to the Baltic Sea to document the “Kira K” tanker of the so-called “shadow fleet,” which is under sanctions. Soon, a Russian warship accompanying the tanker approached the activists and began to warn Greenpeace.

The campaign was attended by Natalia Gozak, the director of Greenpeace Ukraine, who documented the entire incident involving the Russian warship. USM spoke with the activist about what the “Kira K” incident shows, why the ship’s appearance near the tanker is an important signal for the countries of the Baltic region, and what environmental risks such shipments pose.

7.07.2026 - 14:00