EU Sanctions Russian Oil Tanker Boracay for Sanctions Evasion, France Investigates Potential Drone Incursion
The EU has sanctioned hundreds of Russian oil tankers for circumventing sanctions imposed post the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Notably, the EU has blacklisted the Russia-linked oil tanker Boracay, currently anchored off Saint-Nazaire in France. France has launched an investigation into the vessel for suspected serious offences.
The Boracay, previously known as Kiwala, was added to the EU's shadow fleet sanctions list in February. The EU identified its owner, a Russia-linked entity, as using deceptive ownership structures to bypass sanctions. The tanker left the Russian port of Primorsk on 20 September, bound for Vadinar in India, with a scheduled arrival on 20 October.
The French investigation comes amidst allegations that the Boracay may have been involved in a drone incursion into Denmark's airspace last week. Authorities are scrutinising whether the tanker was used as a launchpad for this incident.
The Boracay's suspected involvement in sanctions evasion and potential drone incursion has sparked a French investigation. The tanker's Russia-linked ownership and deceptive registration have raised concerns about its activities. Authorities are working to uncover the truth behind these allegations.
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