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Belgian armed forces carried out a nighttime boarding operation against a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker suspected of violating international sanctions. The operation was supported by French Navy helicopters, which provided aerial overwatch and security during the maritime interception.
The action reflects intensified European efforts to counter Russia’s shadow fleet, a network of aging tankers used to bypass oil export restrictions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. By targeting sanction-evasion logistics at sea, Belgium and France are reinforcing maritime enforcement, energy security, and the credibility of EU sanctions regimes.
This operation underscores the growing role of coordinated naval and special operations forces in disrupting illicit maritime trade routes and maintaining pressure on Russia’s wartime revenue streams.
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