France Seized Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker With UK Support
France seized a Russian oil tanker subject to international sanctions, with support from the United Kingdom. The operation occurred on Sunday.
France seized a sanctioned Russian oil tanker with assistance from the United Kingdom. The tanker was part of what is described as a shadow fleet. According to the BBC, a British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday. TASS reported that the UK provided support to the French Navy in monitoring and tracking the vessel. Bluesky reported that UK forces helped the French navy intercept an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, part of its shadow fleet.
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