AIS Spoofing Incident in Crimea

Summary:

In June 2024, a mass AIS spoofing event occurred, with nearly 50 ships showing their locations at Simferopol International Airport in Crimea, and approximately 30 at Gelendzhik Airport. This disruption in the Black Sea region caused vessels to display absurd speeds and locations, such as crude oil tankers moving at over 100 knots. The event likely correlates with ongoing electronic warfare in the area, though it represents a large-scale spoofing event, potentially linked to Russo-Ukrainian tensions. The spoofing disappeared by June 5, 2024.

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https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/mass-ais-spoofing-event-moves-dozens-of-ships-to-crimean-airport