Russian LNG Ship Armed with Machine Guns | Amsterdam News

A Russian LNG tanker, the Marshal Vasilevskiy, now patrols the Baltic Sea armed with heavy Kord machine guns—capable of firing ten rounds per second and striking targets two kilometers away. Originally designed for transporting liquefied natural gas at extreme temperatures, the vessel has been outfitted with sandbags and pallets to stabilize its weapons. Surveillance footage confirms the armaments are serious and intended to deter boarding attempts, sending a clear message to NATO. Since August last year, every voyage has included personnel with Russian military or security backgrounds—24 confirmed. The ship’s route connects Russia’s Saint Petersburg terminal to Kaliningrad, a strategic move to bypass pipeline dependencies. Already sanctioned by the UK, Australia, and Canada, this development underscores Russia’s escalating maritime militarization in a region increasingly surrounded by NATO. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6100a04b17dce56c