French Commandos Board and Seize Russian-Linked Tanker in Atlantic Operation
French forces boarded and seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Atlantic with British assistance. The operation marks the fourth such seizure since September.
bleedingcool.comFrench commandos boarded and seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Atlantic. Britain assisted the French navy in the operation. The seizure is the fourth Russian shadow fleet vessel taken by French commandos since September.
The vessel is described as a tanker operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet. The operation took place in the Atlantic. No further details on the vessel's name, cargo, or destination were released in the reports.
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