Cages, convoys and coastal routes: Russian shipping adapts to drone threat

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From hugging the Turkish coast to anti-drone cages, armed guards and convoy proposals, Russia-linked shipping is scrambling to reduce its exposure to Ukraine’s rapidly expanding maritime campaign across the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. The latest evidence comes from the 28-year-old suezmax Caruzo. TankerTrackers.com photographed the sanctioned tanker passing Istanbul carrying what it said …

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