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Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily

French naval forces have seized an oil tanker identified as part of a Russian shadow fleet near the coast of Sicily.

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The brief

French authorities have intercepted and boarded an oil tanker, identified as the Deliver, in the Mediterranean Sea. The operation took place off the coast of Sicily and follows the interception of four other vessels linked to a Russian shadow fleet since 2025.

Coverage from outlets including Reuters, Le Monde, USNI News, and Euronews highlights that French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the interception and released video footage of the event. Reports from Ukrinform indicate that Ukraine is currently seeking an extension for the detention of the vessel.

Future developments remain dependent on legal proceedings regarding the vessel's status. It is not yet specified how long the detention of the Deliver will last or if further vessels will be subject to similar actions by the French navy.

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Quick answers

Which vessel was intercepted by French forces?

The vessel is identified as the Deliver.

Where did the interception take place?

The vessel was intercepted off the coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean.

How many such vessels have been seized by France since 2025?

According to energynews.pro, this is the fifth Russian ghost fleet ship seized by France since 2025.

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France Russia Sicily Mediterranean Shadow Fleet Deliver

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