Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
On May 18, 2025, a social media post shared a map displaying sanctioned ships, mostly Russian-affiliated tankers, in European waters, illustrating the scope of maritime economic sanctions.
On May 18, 2025 at 16:48 UTC, a user identified as auonsson.bsky.social posted a map on social media showing the locations of sanctioned ships in European waters. The post notes that the database is incomplete but highlights that most of the vessels are tankers and affiliated with Russia, with some exceptions. The map aims to provide an overview of the scope of sanctioned maritime vessels in the region. The post received significant interaction, including 367 likes, 101 reposts, and 2 comments, indicating public interest in the extent of sanctions on maritime traffic related to Russia. The data demonstrates ongoing economic pressure measures targeting Russian maritime assets in European coastal waters.
Confidence: High
Classified as aggressor event because it concerns Russian-affiliated ships under sanctions, implying economic coercion targeting Russia. No defense or allied preparatory actions are described.
Source URL
https://bsky.app/profile/auonsson.bsky.social/post/3lphjcelj7224
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
May 18, 2025, 16:48 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
European waters
Country
European Union
Countries
European Union
Tags
maritime sanctions, Russian tankers, economic pressure, European waters, sanctioned ships, Russia, maritime traffic
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
On May 18, 2025, a social media post shared a map displaying sanctioned ships, mostly Russian-affiliated tankers, in European waters, illustrating the scope of maritime economic sanctions.
On May 18, 2025 at 16:48 UTC, a user identified as auonsson.bsky.social posted a map on social media showing the locations of sanctioned ships in European waters. The post notes that the database is incomplete but highlights that most of the vessels are tankers and affiliated with Russia, with some exceptions. The map aims to provide an overview of the scope of sanctioned maritime vessels in the region. The post received significant interaction, including 367 likes, 101 reposts, and 2 comments, indicating public interest in the extent of sanctions on maritime traffic related to Russia. The data demonstrates ongoing economic pressure measures targeting Russian maritime assets in European coastal waters.
Confidence: High
Classified as aggressor event because it concerns Russian-affiliated ships under sanctions, implying economic coercion targeting Russia. No defense or allied preparatory actions are described.
Source URL
https://bsky.app/profile/auonsson.bsky.social/post/3lphjcelj7224
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
May 18, 2025, 16:48 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
European waters
Country
European Union
Countries
European Union
Tags
maritime sanctions, Russian tankers, economic pressure, European waters, sanctioned ships, Russia, maritime traffic