French Navy seizes tanker suspected of Russian shadow fleet
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 17:09 · Archive
The French Navy seized an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Indian Ocean.
The French Navy intercepted and seized the DF Peak, an oil tanker suspected of sailing under a false flag and transporting fuel illegally in the Indian Ocean. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the operation on Monday. The vessel was flying a Beninese flag and was diverted and escorted by French Navy ships to an anchorage off the coast of Réunion, where it will be subject to judicial investigation.
The tanker is suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, vessels used to circumvent Western sanctions imposed over Russia's war in Ukraine. The interception reflects Western countries stepping up enforcement efforts against such vessels.
Russia has condemned the seizure as 'piracy', according to reports.
How it is being reported
- France seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleetFrance seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleetAl Jazeera · 13 Oct, 16:44
- Moment French Navy boards 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the Indian OceanFootage shows the French Navy intercepting and escorting an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Indian Ocean.Euronews · 13 Oct, 12:21
In this story: France · Emmanuel Macron · Russia · Réunion · Indian Ocean · DF Peak
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