Ukraine’s Shadow War Against Putin’s Oil Fleet - Chick Pfarrer (Kyiv Post)

Ukraine’s Shadow War Against Putin’s Oil Fleet

Russia’s war effort depends on oil — and Ukraine has found a way to strike at its financial lifeline.

In this analytical explainer, former U.S. Navy SEAL Chuck Pfarrer breaks down Ukraine’s covert maritime campaign targeting Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” — a global network of tankers used to bypass sanctions and fund Moscow’s war.

From the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Ukrainian naval special forces and sea drones are systematically disabling vessels that carry sanctioned Russian oil. These operations are precise, calculated, and designed to stop revenue flows without causing civilian casualties or environmental disasters.

The video examines:
– How Russia’s shadow fleet operates and why sanctions have failed
– The role of maritime sabotage in modern hybrid warfare
– Confirmed incidents involving explosions, limpet mines, and naval drones
– The economic impact on Russia’s war machine
– Why the true battlefield may no longer be land — but the sea

An in-depth look at how Ukraine is waging an asymmetric war far beyond its borders.

For Kyiv Post, this is Point of Impact.

https://youtu.be/dTUv-_6GVuc?si=VnNT0VA1csglHk4j 

Why Russia’s Military Collapse is Closer Than You Think -Chuck Pfarrer, with Jason Jay Smart (Kyiv Post YouTube)

 Why Russia’s Military Collapse is Closer Than You Think

Chuck Pfarrer, with Jason Jay Smart

Kyiv Post (YouTube) 22 de abr. de 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCMKH7MglSc
Russia insists it's winning—but the facts tell a different story. Its military is stuck in chaos, facing huge losses with zero strategic progress. Even if the war stretches on, evidence shows Russia is heading toward a defeat it won't recover from. Here's why. Chuck Pfarrer, a seasoned military analyst and Kyiv Post Special Correspondent, offers a critical assessment of this pivotal moment in the conflict through his conversation with colleague Jason Smart, a political scientist specializing in Russia. Drawing from extensive experience advising U.S. national security agencies, Pfarrer sharply analyzes Russia’s weakening strategic position and highlights key military developments. A former U.S. Navy officer, Pfarrer has served as a military and counterterrorism contractor, contributed opinion articles to The New York Times, and provided expert analysis for CNN, ABC, MSNBC, Fox, CSPAN, and NPR. His deep expertise in gray zone warfare and counter-WMD operations positions him as a foremost authority on the Ukraine conflict. Dr. Jason Jay Smart can be followed:  YouTube: @jasonjaysmart  Facebook: facebook.com/JasonJaySmart  LinkedIn: /jasonjaysmart  Web: JasonJaySmart.com