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Currently monitoring the Tanker War II .
Partenaires : @debunkcafe.fr ; Le Phare (Telegram)
Currently monitoring the Tanker War II .
Partenaires : @debunkcafe.fr ; Le Phare (Telegram)
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🚨🚨🛰 First HD sat pic of 🇷🇺 cargo MYS ZHELANIYA, just after docking in Tobruk 🇱🇾.
Still empty at this time. Next pics will reveal her cargo.
SPARTA IV switched off her AIS yesterday morning.
Still empty at this time. Next pics will reveal her cargo.
SPARTA IV switched off her AIS yesterday morning.
🚨📍 POSITION CONFIRMED: 🇷🇺 cargo SPARTA IV is facing Tartus, Syria
Udaloy-class destroyer SEVEROMORSK is probably in the area, and possibly a Kilo submarine too.
SPARTA IV resumed her AIS emissions after a 3-day break when MYS ZHELANIYA docked in Tobruk 🇱🇾.
Udaloy-class destroyer SEVEROMORSK is probably in the area, and possibly a Kilo submarine too.
SPARTA IV resumed her AIS emissions after a 3-day break when MYS ZHELANIYA docked in Tobruk 🇱🇾.
January 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM
🚨📍 POSITION CONFIRMED: 🇷🇺 cargo SPARTA IV is facing Tartus, Syria
Udaloy-class destroyer SEVEROMORSK is probably in the area, and possibly a Kilo submarine too.
SPARTA IV resumed her AIS emissions after a 3-day break when MYS ZHELANIYA docked in Tobruk 🇱🇾.
Udaloy-class destroyer SEVEROMORSK is probably in the area, and possibly a Kilo submarine too.
SPARTA IV resumed her AIS emissions after a 3-day break when MYS ZHELANIYA docked in Tobruk 🇱🇾.
дякую, що поділилися @militarnyi.com! 🇺🇦🤝🇫🇷
The sanctioned Russian vessel Mys Zhelaniya delivered military cargo to Libya under the protection of a naval warship
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Sanctioned Russian Ship Mys Zhelaniya Brings Military Cargo to Libya - Militarnyi
The sanctioned Russian vessel Mys Zhelaniya delivered military cargo to Libya under the protection of a naval warship
militarnyi.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:37 PM
дякую, що поділилися @militarnyi.com! 🇺🇦🤝🇫🇷
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🛳️ The Russian sanctioned ship “Mys Zhelaniya” delivered military cargo to Libya under the protection of a warship, - Tsaplienko
Satellite images of the seaport of Tobruk show this.
The ship left Baltiysk accompanied by the large anti-submarine ship of the project 1155 “Udaloy”.
Satellite images of the seaport of Tobruk show this.
The ship left Baltiysk accompanied by the large anti-submarine ship of the project 1155 “Udaloy”.
January 18, 2026 at 9:29 AM
🛳️ The Russian sanctioned ship “Mys Zhelaniya” delivered military cargo to Libya under the protection of a warship, - Tsaplienko
Satellite images of the seaport of Tobruk show this.
The ship left Baltiysk accompanied by the large anti-submarine ship of the project 1155 “Udaloy”.
Satellite images of the seaport of Tobruk show this.
The ship left Baltiysk accompanied by the large anti-submarine ship of the project 1155 “Udaloy”.
🚨🚨🛰 First HD sat pic of 🇷🇺 cargo MYS ZHELANIYA, just after docking in Tobruk 🇱🇾.
Still empty at this time. Next pics will reveal her cargo.
SPARTA IV switched off her AIS yesterday morning.
Still empty at this time. Next pics will reveal her cargo.
SPARTA IV switched off her AIS yesterday morning.
January 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
🚨🚨🛰 First HD sat pic of 🇷🇺 cargo MYS ZHELANIYA, just after docking in Tobruk 🇱🇾.
Still empty at this time. Next pics will reveal her cargo.
SPARTA IV switched off her AIS yesterday morning.
Still empty at this time. Next pics will reveal her cargo.
SPARTA IV switched off her AIS yesterday morning.
It's confirmed: MYS ZHELANIYA 🇷🇺 (IMO 9366110) has entered Tobruk port 🇱🇾
SPARTA IV is finally going east.
🔸️ Could ZHELANIYA pick up the 🇳🇪 uranium?
🔸️ Where is the rest of the convoy going?
Satellite pics will help understand more about this 🛰️
SPARTA IV is finally going east.
🔸️ Could ZHELANIYA pick up the 🇳🇪 uranium?
🔸️ Where is the rest of the convoy going?
Satellite pics will help understand more about this 🛰️
January 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
It's confirmed: MYS ZHELANIYA 🇷🇺 (IMO 9366110) has entered Tobruk port 🇱🇾
SPARTA IV is finally going east.
🔸️ Could ZHELANIYA pick up the 🇳🇪 uranium?
🔸️ Where is the rest of the convoy going?
Satellite pics will help understand more about this 🛰️
SPARTA IV is finally going east.
🔸️ Could ZHELANIYA pick up the 🇳🇪 uranium?
🔸️ Where is the rest of the convoy going?
Satellite pics will help understand more about this 🛰️
👀🚢🇷🇺 Need expert eyes on 🛰 pics
So, 🇷🇺 tanker KAMA has joined cargos SPARTA IV & MYS ZHELANIYA and destroyer SEVEROMORSK.
But on 3 different 🛰 radar images since 13/01, a 5th, smaller trace appears along.side the convoy. No corresponding AIS.
Any idea what that (❓️❓️❓️) is? 👇 Mil ship?
So, 🇷🇺 tanker KAMA has joined cargos SPARTA IV & MYS ZHELANIYA and destroyer SEVEROMORSK.
But on 3 different 🛰 radar images since 13/01, a 5th, smaller trace appears along.side the convoy. No corresponding AIS.
Any idea what that (❓️❓️❓️) is? 👇 Mil ship?
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
👀🚢🇷🇺 Need expert eyes on 🛰 pics
So, 🇷🇺 tanker KAMA has joined cargos SPARTA IV & MYS ZHELANIYA and destroyer SEVEROMORSK.
But on 3 different 🛰 radar images since 13/01, a 5th, smaller trace appears along.side the convoy. No corresponding AIS.
Any idea what that (❓️❓️❓️) is? 👇 Mil ship?
So, 🇷🇺 tanker KAMA has joined cargos SPARTA IV & MYS ZHELANIYA and destroyer SEVEROMORSK.
But on 3 different 🛰 radar images since 13/01, a 5th, smaller trace appears along.side the convoy. No corresponding AIS.
Any idea what that (❓️❓️❓️) is? 👇 Mil ship?
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German Coast Guard up close and personal with false flagged White Condor I in the German Bight
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
German Coast Guard up close and personal with false flagged White Condor I in the German Bight
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GRU and Wagner fighters served aboard the tanker Qendil, recently attacked by Ukrainian drones in the Mediterranean
Reporting by the independent investigative outlet Dossier Center and the Norwegian broadcaster NRK, citing ship documents, said the men were listed as “security guards” in the crew.
Reporting by the independent investigative outlet Dossier Center and the Norwegian broadcaster NRK, citing ship documents, said the men were listed as “security guards” in the crew.
GRU and Wagner fighters served aboard the tanker Qendil, recently attacked by Ukrainian drones in the Mediterranean
Military personnel with experience in the special forces of Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU) and the Wagner private military company (PMC) previously served aboard the tanker Qendil (IMO: 9...
theins.press
January 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
GRU and Wagner fighters served aboard the tanker Qendil, recently attacked by Ukrainian drones in the Mediterranean
Reporting by the independent investigative outlet Dossier Center and the Norwegian broadcaster NRK, citing ship documents, said the men were listed as “security guards” in the crew.
Reporting by the independent investigative outlet Dossier Center and the Norwegian broadcaster NRK, citing ship documents, said the men were listed as “security guards” in the crew.
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An excellent IMINT report by @SONARROW_OSINT confirms the destroyer SEVEROMORSK is escorting two vessels, MYS ZHELANIYA and SPARTA IV.
We are now awaiting OSINT confirmation of their destinations, potentially Libya and Syria, as noted by @kattyfun1.
Developments worth watching closely.
We are now awaiting OSINT confirmation of their destinations, potentially Libya and Syria, as noted by @kattyfun1.
Developments worth watching closely.
January 12, 2026 at 7:13 PM
An excellent IMINT report by @SONARROW_OSINT confirms the destroyer SEVEROMORSK is escorting two vessels, MYS ZHELANIYA and SPARTA IV.
We are now awaiting OSINT confirmation of their destinations, potentially Libya and Syria, as noted by @kattyfun1.
Developments worth watching closely.
We are now awaiting OSINT confirmation of their destinations, potentially Libya and Syria, as noted by @kattyfun1.
Developments worth watching closely.
🚨🇷🇺 Update: The convoy has passed the Strait of Gibraltar. It is currently sailing off the coast of Algeria, still escorted by the destroyer RFS Severomorsk.
January 12, 2026 at 4:09 PM
🚨🇷🇺 Update: The convoy has passed the Strait of Gibraltar. It is currently sailing off the coast of Algeria, still escorted by the destroyer RFS Severomorsk.
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U.S. Southern Command has released images of today's capture of the oil tanker #Olina in the #Caribbean Sea.
January 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
U.S. Southern Command has released images of today's capture of the oil tanker #Olina in the #Caribbean Sea.
🚨🇷🇺 A mysterious Russian maritime convoy enters the Mediterranean:
03 vessels involved:
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship SPARTA IV (IMO 9743033)
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship MYS ZHELANIYA (IMO 9366110)
🔸 🇷🇺 Destroyer RFS SEVEROMORSK
What is it carrying? Where is it heading? 🧵
03 vessels involved:
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship SPARTA IV (IMO 9743033)
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship MYS ZHELANIYA (IMO 9366110)
🔸 🇷🇺 Destroyer RFS SEVEROMORSK
What is it carrying? Where is it heading? 🧵
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
🚨🇷🇺 A mysterious Russian maritime convoy enters the Mediterranean:
03 vessels involved:
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship SPARTA IV (IMO 9743033)
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship MYS ZHELANIYA (IMO 9366110)
🔸 🇷🇺 Destroyer RFS SEVEROMORSK
What is it carrying? Where is it heading? 🧵
03 vessels involved:
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship SPARTA IV (IMO 9743033)
🔸 🇷🇺 Cargo ship MYS ZHELANIYA (IMO 9366110)
🔸 🇷🇺 Destroyer RFS SEVEROMORSK
What is it carrying? Where is it heading? 🧵
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In case you are looking for the IMO number of the second boarding of the day:
- 2026-01-07: US-sanctioned M SOPHIA (9289477) - VLCC supertanker laden with 1.8 million barrles of Venezuela crude oil. Had exfiltrated the blockade along with 15 other tankers right after Maduro's arrest. Her zombie identity is "VARADA BLESSING".
January 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
In case you are looking for the IMO number of the second boarding of the day:
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From Russian state media
Helicopter appears to be a Boeing MH-6M (or similar sub-variant) Little Bird, typical of USSOCOM
Helicopter appears to be a Boeing MH-6M (or similar sub-variant) Little Bird, typical of USSOCOM
January 7, 2026 at 1:21 PM
From Russian state media
Helicopter appears to be a Boeing MH-6M (or similar sub-variant) Little Bird, typical of USSOCOM
Helicopter appears to be a Boeing MH-6M (or similar sub-variant) Little Bird, typical of USSOCOM
🚨🇷🇺🇺🇸 The Russian oil tanker Marinera is reportedly in the process of being boarded by U.S. special forces in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Background 🧵
Background 🧵
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
🚨🇷🇺🇺🇸 The Russian oil tanker Marinera is reportedly in the process of being boarded by U.S. special forces in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Background 🧵
Background 🧵
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@romainmielcarek.bsky.social nous reparle du #Bella1 de la flotte fantôme russe
👀 @sonarrow.bsky.social
x.com/romainmielca...
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x.com/romainmielca...
Romain Mielcarek on X: "L'histoire du pétrolier Bella 1 est dingue. Et elle le devient encore plus, avec les Russes qui s'en mêlent pour empêcher les Américains de le saisir. Le mois dernier, les garde-côtes américains tentent de le contrôler, alors qu'il se dirige vers le Venezuela. Il navigue sous https://t.co/l8Ms2NYvim" / X
L'histoire du pétrolier Bella 1 est dingue. Et elle le devient encore plus, avec les Russes qui s'en mêlent pour empêcher les Américains de le saisir. Le mois dernier, les garde-côtes américains tentent de le contrôler, alors qu'il se dirige vers le Venezuela. Il navigue sous https://t.co/l8Ms2NYvim
x.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:29 AM
@romainmielcarek.bsky.social nous reparle du #Bella1 de la flotte fantôme russe
👀 @sonarrow.bsky.social
x.com/romainmielca...
👀 @sonarrow.bsky.social
x.com/romainmielca...
🚢🔥 2026: Tanker War II is upon us
Since the start of 2026, global tensions involving tankers have accelerated.
No longer mere commercial carriers, they've become strategic assets embedded in hybrid warfare.
Tomorrow: we analyze the latest developments in the Baltic, Black Sea and the Atlantic. 🐙
Since the start of 2026, global tensions involving tankers have accelerated.
No longer mere commercial carriers, they've become strategic assets embedded in hybrid warfare.
Tomorrow: we analyze the latest developments in the Baltic, Black Sea and the Atlantic. 🐙
January 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🚢🔥 2026: Tanker War II is upon us
Since the start of 2026, global tensions involving tankers have accelerated.
No longer mere commercial carriers, they've become strategic assets embedded in hybrid warfare.
Tomorrow: we analyze the latest developments in the Baltic, Black Sea and the Atlantic. 🐙
Since the start of 2026, global tensions involving tankers have accelerated.
No longer mere commercial carriers, they've become strategic assets embedded in hybrid warfare.
Tomorrow: we analyze the latest developments in the Baltic, Black Sea and the Atlantic. 🐙
🚨🇷🇺🔥 QENDIL... is heading back north since this morning
She may be reaching for her declared desination of Aliaga 🇹🇷. Probably to be repaired after the Ukrainian drone swarm attack.
Authorization finally obtained from Turkey? If so, it will be paid in cash...
She may be reaching for her declared desination of Aliaga 🇹🇷. Probably to be repaired after the Ukrainian drone swarm attack.
Authorization finally obtained from Turkey? If so, it will be paid in cash...
December 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🚨🇷🇺🔥 QENDIL... is heading back north since this morning
She may be reaching for her declared desination of Aliaga 🇹🇷. Probably to be repaired after the Ukrainian drone swarm attack.
Authorization finally obtained from Turkey? If so, it will be paid in cash...
She may be reaching for her declared desination of Aliaga 🇹🇷. Probably to be repaired after the Ukrainian drone swarm attack.
Authorization finally obtained from Turkey? If so, it will be paid in cash...
🚨🇷🇺🔥 QENDIL's route is no longer coherent with declared destination Aliaga 🇹🇷
Update :
🔸️ Putin confirmed death of Gen. Averyanov in the 🇺🇦 drone attack
🔸️ Spotted by radar on Dec-20 next to IBLEA (other shadow tanker... nice coincidence 👻)
🔸️ In the night of Dec-20-21, shows an erratic route: breakdown?
Update :
🔸️ Putin confirmed death of Gen. Averyanov in the 🇺🇦 drone attack
🔸️ Spotted by radar on Dec-20 next to IBLEA (other shadow tanker... nice coincidence 👻)
🔸️ In the night of Dec-20-21, shows an erratic route: breakdown?
December 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🚨🇷🇺🔥 QENDIL's route is no longer coherent with declared destination Aliaga 🇹🇷
Update :
🔸️ Putin confirmed death of Gen. Averyanov in the 🇺🇦 drone attack
🔸️ Spotted by radar on Dec-20 next to IBLEA (other shadow tanker... nice coincidence 👻)
🔸️ In the night of Dec-20-21, shows an erratic route: breakdown?
Update :
🔸️ Putin confirmed death of Gen. Averyanov in the 🇺🇦 drone attack
🔸️ Spotted by radar on Dec-20 next to IBLEA (other shadow tanker... nice coincidence 👻)
🔸️ In the night of Dec-20-21, shows an erratic route: breakdown?
🚨🇷🇺🇫🇷 According to a new CNN investigation, two Russian mercenaries were on board the BORACAY (IMO 9332810) during its boarding off the French coast. 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🚨🇷🇺🇫🇷 According to a new CNN investigation, two Russian mercenaries were on board the BORACAY (IMO 9332810) during its boarding off the French coast. 🧵
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The website shipinfo.net (and its iOS/Android apps) are registered to a Moscow-based company (Хардфор). If you register for an account, search for specific vessels, etc., remember that your search parameters and your IP are being shared with RF security services.
whois.domaintools.com/shipinfo.net
whois.domaintools.com/shipinfo.net
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The website shipinfo.net (and its iOS/Android apps) are registered to a Moscow-based company (Хардфор). If you register for an account, search for specific vessels, etc., remember that your search parameters and your IP are being shared with RF security services.
whois.domaintools.com/shipinfo.net
whois.domaintools.com/shipinfo.net
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False flagged TAGOR having second thoughts about visiting the Baltic?
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
False flagged TAGOR having second thoughts about visiting the Baltic?
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December 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🔎🇷🇺⛽️ Change in behaviour of Russian shadow fleet tankers: the beginning of a downgraded mode?
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🔎🇷🇺⛽️ Change in behaviour of Russian shadow fleet tankers: the beginning of a downgraded mode?
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
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December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM