Italy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Near Pantelleria Under EU Mission
TL;DR
The Italian navy boarded the tanker Toa Payoh, linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet', in international waters off Pantelleria as part of EU Operation IRINI to verify its nationality and flag; the vessel, sailing under Cameroon colors after departing Cotonou, Benin for Istanbul, was inspected with a Greek ship and a Polish aircraft, in a two-hour operation that concluded with routine checks and is under review by Italian authorities.
- Italian Navy boards tanker from Russian shadow fleet Euronews.com
- Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia's 'shadow fleet' in Mediterranean Reuters
- Italian-led EU mission has boarded Russian shadow fleet tanker, says Reuters Українська правда
- An Italian naval vessel attacks a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean. Agenzia Nova
- EU flagship inspects sanctioned tanker Toa Payoh and verifies flag mezha.net
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