France Seizes Second Tanker from Russian Shadow Fleet
The tanker Grinch, intercepted in the Alboran Sea by French naval commandos, was escorted to the Gulf of Fos. Its Indian captain has been taken into custody while Marseille prosecutors open a preliminary investigation.
| Countries | Espagne, France, Royaume-Uni, Russie, Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Sector | Pétrole |
| Theme | Politique & Géopolitique |
The French Navy conducted a new boarding operation against a vessel suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet. The 249-meter-long tanker Grinch was intercepted in international waters of the Alboran Sea, between Spain and North Africa. The operation mobilized helicopter-deployed naval commandos with support from several allies, including the United Kingdom, according to President Emmanuel Macron.
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