American troops seized a shadow tanker from the RF: how the operation took place in the Atlantic.
07.01.2026
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Shostal Oleksandr
07.01.2026
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US Operation to Capture the Tanker
According to The Sun: US military conducted a daring operation aimed at seizing a tanker from a shadow fleet linked to Russia. They pursued the vessel across the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia took measures to protect this outdated tanker Marinera, sending a submarine and military vessels to prevent its capture. The tanker attempted to avoid complications after trying to circumvent the blockade of Venezuela imposed by Donald Trump.
The tanker tried to avoid capture...
This operation underscores US activity in combating illegal maritime transports related to international sanctions. Such measures could lead to heightened tensions between Washington and Moscow, as well as affect the situation in the region, given Russia's historical ties with Venezuela.
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