A few days ago a mysterious case could be noticed Virtual Z “follows” further Black Sea Look at the survey data card of the Automatic Identification System (Ais) of merchant ships transiting this area. The strange episode happened last week and according to the British Ministry of Defense in its daily intelligence report, it was a fake pro-Russian subjects unknown, likely to boost Kremlin forces’ morale in the face of an impending Ukrainian counter-offensive.
The virtual Z appeared on the Black Sea
The Ais is a system for tracking the boats and to ensure this Security. A few days ago, related to the territory occupied by the Black Sea, a huge Z was seen on the open source software that pro-war symbol taken over by the Russians. The tracks that formed the 40-mile (65-kilometer) letter — said the London-based report published on Twitter — indicated the ships were traveling at speeds of up to 102 knots (188 km/h).
This is the clearest evidence that it was one INCORRECT. In other words, the AIS data was remotely manipulated by someone to create the bizarre visual spectacle. In addition to being bizarre, the initiative proved extremely dangerous, increasing the risk of accidents at sea. The British ministry also stressed that despite these virtual exercises, the Russian fleet in the Black Sea remains vulnerable.
The symbol “Z” has been popular with pro-war figures since the conflict broke out on February 24. It was first seen on tanks cruising through Ukraine, before appearing on billboards in major Russian cities. In some circles it is referred to as “Zwastika”. There are many theories as to where the letter came from and why it is so popular. Some have stated that this symbol would simply be a way for Russian troops to distinguish their own equipment from the enemy’s, as Russia and Ukraine use similar devices.
The Black Sea is bubbling
In the last few hours, Moscow has accused Kiev of carrying out an attack on a terrorist warship Russia with three naval drones, also in Black Sea. Specifically, the target would have been the Ivan Khurs ship, which was involved in missions to ensure the operation of the TurkStream and Blue Stream gas pipelines in Turkey’s exclusive economic zone. The Kremlin announced that the attack was foiled and all drones were neutralized.
Try to hit them Ivan Khurs This happened, among other things, when smoke billowed from the gigantic Crimean Bridge, raising suspicions that the infrastructure could also have been attacked. We remind that the Kerch Bridge, which connects the Crimean Peninsula with Russia’s Krasnodar Territory, reopened on Wednesday after being closed for several hours for exercises.
After the alleged attacks on the Russian spy ship and the Crimean bridge, the head of the Russian foreign intelligence service (SVR), Sergei Naryshkin, pointed the finger at Great Britain and the USA. “Anglo-Saxons should be advised to face their own internal civil war. Or better yet, they go to their longtime friend – the devil,” Naryshkin said.
[1/4] Analysis by Geollect shows that since May 14, 2023, merchant vessels’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) data has been remotely spoofed to give the impression of a 65 km long Russian “Z” war sign on the Black Sea, launched in an open source tracking software is visible. pic.twitter.com/aHUi5kqI6c
— Department of Defense (@DefenceHQ) May 25, 2023