Tankers

LOUISE I

Two Russian shadow tankers struck by Ukrainian drones Thu Jul 16 11:35:06 CEST 2026 Timsen The Security Service of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Navy, struck the “Louise 1” and “Banda” (IMO: 9337406) in the Black Sea on July 15, 2026. The ships, which are under Ukrainian sanctions, were targeted by SSU “Mamai” maritime drones. During the attack, Russian aircraft attempted to engage the drones, firing machine guns and dropping bombs, but without success. Both vessels were belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet. The “Louise 1” was involved in transporting Russian crude oil during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo. The vessel transported oil from Russian ports in the Baltic and Black seas while disabling its AIS. In 2026 alone, it transported nearly three million tonnes of Russian Urals crude oil. The “Banda” also transported Russian crude oil from the ports of Ust-Luga, Kerch, Novorossiysk, and Nakhodka. Report with photos and video: https://odessa-journal.com/ssu-sea-drones-hit-russian-shadow-fleet-tankers-louise-1-and-banda-in-the-black-sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwZKlr5o_vY