Russian BK-16 assault boat (and RSP-10 radar) among assets hit by Ukraine overnight.

We now host a page called "Lost and Found". It shows the foreign vessels which Iran still hasn't released, and in kind, it also shows the latest sightings and locations of Iranian navy vessels. We have made them public and there's also API/CSV access. tankertrackers.com/report/losta...

I cannot stress enough how important it is that countries begin to enforce these long-standing laws of the sea. In the past few months we have seen multiple tankers wrecked and abandoned, threatening to cause environmental disasters.⬇️

I'm excited for a chance to talk shipping again, there's a lot going on and it could have big impacts on Ukraine's economy.

🎙️ Tochnyi Weekly A closer look at the maritime status with @exit266.bsky.social 📣 ▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info ▶️ Erlend @edrotning.tochnyi.info ▶️ GAU @deaidua.org ▶️ Stanimir @delfoo.bsky.social ▶️ Colby 🕒 20:00 Berlin | 21:00 Kyiv | 15:00 NY Join us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ho...

A US-sanctioned tanker carrying a million barrels of Russian crude oil was supposed to reach Venezuela but following the pursuit of BELLA 1 (9230880) halfway across the Atlantic, the tanker turned away and showed up in Syria with her AIS offline. #OilFindsAWay

Russian Navy Be-12 MAIL flying boat appearing to drop four PLAB 250-120 depth charges (see cat-uxo.com/explosive-ha...) near a vessel, reportedly a Ukrainian USV (maritime drone) in Black Sea. The Be-12s bomb bay is in the rear fuselage (see arrow) Asking for a Sidewinder welcome?

British drone manufacturer Windracers has unveiled a major endurance upgrade for its dual-use ULTRA unmanned aircraft, enabling flights of up to 2,000 kilometres with heavy payloads, strengthening its role across defence, humanitarian and research missions. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=65688

Why AI generated images are going to damage quality defence reporting AI slop is being used by ‘quality’ and ‘fanboy’ defence blogs and news websites as well as mainstream media. It’s terrible news! A rant 🧵

of greart interest. See www.hisutton.com/Russian-Gera...

Sincere appologies! While reports of the Iranian vessel are broadly correct, the belows photo appears to be a FALSE AI generated slop image (!). Rona IMO IMO 8301852 (aka Oban, previously called Winner S and Pomorie), looks like this:

Our fully caffeine-powered AI (Analyst Intelligence) system has now spotted BELLA 1 / MARINERA (9230880) on yesterday's (2026-01-12) satellite imagery captured by the all-seeing eyes of Planet Labs.

Russia is intentionally targeting agricultural civilian ships coming in and out of Odesa Area Ports. These strikes are happening while ships are in transit and this is NOT collateral damage. This is an escalation in target choice by Russia. ⬇️

**New Article** Russian Geran-5 low-cost cruise missile. www.hisutton.com/Russian-Gera... Somewhere between the Shahed (Geran-2) and the Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo.

All of our clients have now been updated regarding the #oil/#tanker situation in #Iran ahead of any possible US military intervention. To better prioritize our time, our press assistance shall be limited strictly to news organizations that subscribe. Thank you, /TT #OOTT

BREAKING: At least three of the sixteen #tankers which exfiltrated the US Navy blockade on 2026-01-03, have returned to #Venezuela as per yesterday's (2026-01-09) satellite imagery sightings. 1 was laden with crude oil. 1 was laden with fuel oil. 1 was empty of cargo. #OOTT

**New article** Here-> www.hisutton.com/NEWT21-Fog-U... Ukraine has received the Fog surface drone (USV) from Latvian firm NEWT21. The small craft is intended patrolling and surveillance, and has a offensive capability.

Iconic photo; Ukrainian crew prepare a strike stone (OWA-UAV) for launch?during a snow storm, December 2025

Perun uses the same MS PowerPoint out of the box template for all of his videos. He’s just uploaded another… must watch! youtu.be/Gc4D26vfHbQ?...

Ukraine has struck a Russian FSB Pr. 22460 Rubin-class patrol boat. Second pic for ref, 3rd showing 3M47 Gibka air defence system visible in first image.

Hot take on latest Russian tanker which is burning.... this one in Mediterranean (!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQGv...

New guide to Russian Shahed/Geran drone variants -> see www.hisutton.com/Russian-Gera...

***UPDATE*** Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up

Hot take with initial analysis - Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...

1. This wreckage is Ukraine's secretive Bars (Snow Leopard) cruise missile that was first mentioned by Minister of Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin in April 2024. The pieces in this photo are not arranged correctly but still give an idea what it looks like.

Updated my viz of the new Russian submarine Khabarovsk Here-> www.hisutton.com/Russian-Subm... Small but steady progress understanding the physical form, some details still to be discovered #OSINT

Three days after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin, a cargo ship previously used for Russian weapons deliveries set out from the north Russian port of Arkhangelsk towards Tartus, Syria

*this* is how to legally and humanly deal with suspected drug smuggling vessels

Identification of some of the Ukrainian maritime drones (USVs) in the Russian 'highlights reel' of strikes on them. The USVs are intended to be disposable with high attrition factored in, so losses are expected #OSINT Guide to the types of USVs www.hisutton.com/Ukrainian-US...

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🚨 FGKU “Krystall” fuel depot in Engels still burning as of 08:05 UTC. Sentinel-2 imagery shows a massive smoke plume. This MoD-linked site fuels Russia’s strategic bombers. Another blow to Engels-2.

Russian losses to Operation Pautyna/Spiderweb. An ongoing thread as updates are added. 1/

Stop Hammer Time! Ukrainian forces may have hit a Russian base at 📍50.4568, 35.6458 Just over the border in Belgorod Oblast.

Helpful illustration of the US military aid to Ukraine already paid for and in the pipeline. If this continues despite Trump deciding "he is out", it's not terrible for Ukraine. Especially if they (and their European partners) are also allowed to purchase weapons at US manufacturers.

The Bolkhov Semiconductor Device Plant (JSC “BZPP”) in Bolkhov, Oryol, Russia, is vital to Russia’s military, producing microchips, semiconductors, diodes, thyristors, and rectifiers for missiles and aircraft. On May 20–21, 2025, Ukrainian drones struck it, causing fires and damage.

The Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant in Russia’s Oryol region supplies microchips for military tech like Sukhoi jets and Iskander missiles. Despite U.S. sanctions, it sources components from Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. through intermediaries in China, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Belarus.

I'm raising funds again for two excavators to support Ukraine. Previous deliveries have hugely impacted the battlefield, earning praise from commanders. Your donations are critical, please and read the thread below! donation link: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...

Inset image screengrab from NTV News NL video at ntv.ca/some-progres... worth a watch for salvage ops detailing by Canada Coast Guard. Satellite image at link.dataspace.copernicus.eu/0elx

Gas rig Russia RADAR and ammo depot position hit by Ukraine SBU with sea and air drones spotted TODAY is located at 45.7571, 32.7025 +info ssu.gov.ua/novyny/sbu-z... Satellite image at link.dataspace.copernicus.eu/bi7l

Estonia Attempts to Stop a Russian Dark Fleet Vessel Flying No-Flag | Jets Are Scrambled youtu.be/GNSS9NUZXh8

Of great interest

#Russia's naval deployment in the #Mediterranean on the morning of May-19 as reported by #OSINT. A refueling point is set up near Al Hoceima, Morocco and a probable submarine deployment might take be imminent. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/05/russ...

Estonian PM Vows To Keep Up Checks On Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' gcaptain.com/estonian-pm-...

Flag hopping an increasingly popular deceptive shipping tactic among sanctioned fleet www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...

Panel on shadow fleet at #LennartMeriConference. Estonian DM said this week was the first time that Russia had sent a fighter jet to protect a ship in the shadow fleet. The ship Estonia tackled was “without a flag”, he says (my understanding is that it had two spurious flags).

Analysis of the 51st Arsenal by the UK MOD.

Ukraine is fielding tethered aerostats for frontline comms & recon.    •   500m altitude    •   Up to 25kg payloads    •   Stay aloft for days    •   Cheap, reusable, & resilient—even when hit. telegra.ph/Polov%D1%96-...

Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) has unveiled a new sea drone with an 800-nautical-mile range and up to 7 days of operation. Satellite-controlled and resistant to jamming, it can carry 650 kg of weapons.

***BREAKING*** You heard it on BlueSky first…. Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...