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Black Sea shipping vessels adopt improvised defenses against drone strikes
Commercial vessels and oil tankers transiting the Bosphorus are increasingly using improvised defenses to protect against escalating drone and missile strikes in the Black Sea. Security experts report that ships are utilizing nets, water-filled containers, and even automotive tires to shield hulls and engine rooms from attacks by both Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Specific examples include the Sierra Leone-flagged tanker Caruzo, which used water tanks for protection, and the Russian-flagged Khrizopraz, which utilized tires. Experts note that while these measures may deter smaller drones, their effectiveness against larger military-grade hardware remains uncertain.
In a related escalation, Ukraine has targeted energy infrastructure, including a service vessel at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal. This terminal is a critical economic artery, handling approximately 80% of Kazakhstan’s crude oil exports. The ongoing tit-for-tat air and maritime war continues to impact global energy supply chains and commercial shipping safety.
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Black Sea · Caspian Pipeline Consortium · Kazakhstan · Kazakhstan · Russia · Russia · Ukraine · Ukraine
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine has targeted energy infrastructure and ships in the Black Sea to degrade Russian funding for its invasion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia and Ukraine are engaged in an intensifying tit-for-tat air war targeting ports, ships, and energy networks. www.sanjuandailystar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Commercial vessels in the Black Sea are using improvised defenses like water tanks, nets, and tyres to counter drone and missile attacks. www.bairdmaritime.com · www.moreto.net · ruse.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal handles approximately 80% of Kazakhstan’s total crude exports.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine hit a service vessel at the CPC oil terminal in the Black Sea.