A sophisticated and organized disinformation campaign targeting oil tankers has emerged, raising concerns about increased Russian influence over maritime operations. The coordinated deception tactics, including falsified tracking data and misleading communications, indicate a deliberate effort to manipulate global shipping routes and trade flows. Analysts warn that such interference could destabilize commercial shipping and raise security risks in key maritime corridors. The pattern suggests a deliberate escalation in Moscow’s control over key economic infrastructure.
New method of deception appears co-ordinated, suggesting Moscow is tightening its control over the tankers
