A Gazprom tanker in the Baltic Sea was found to be equipped with machine guns, marking the first known instance of a Russian civilian vessel being armed with heavy weaponry.

A Gazprom tanker in the Baltic Sea was found to be equipped with machine guns, marking the first known instance of a Russian civilian vessel being armed with heavy weaponry.

@meduzalive 29 Jun 2026, 13:15

Western media noted the armament on the Russian gas carrier 'Marshal Vasilevsky', which could alter the risk assessment for boarding operations.

@rybar 29 Jun 2026, 12:17