Ambrey "highly likely that a state actor has targeted crude oil/oil products tankers calling Russia"

Mar 07 2025

It is highly likely that a state actor has targeted crude oil/oil products tankers calling Russia. Multiple vessels have suffered damage indicative of naval mines. Ambrey is aware of at least four tankers and one general cargo vessel that have been targeted. The majority of vessels suffered multiple explosions at the aft, near engine and machinery spaces, and underwater. It is highly likely that the attacks have been intended to cause total losses of vessels.

Ambrey assesses that it is highly likely that a state actor has deliberately targeted merchant shipping calling Russian oil export facilities including the ports of Novorossiysk and Ust-Luga since at least December 2024. Merchant ships that have called these ports have experienced damage consistent with naval mines.

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