Danish Authorities Link Drone Incidents to Russian-Owned Oil Tanker 'Boracay'
Danish authorities have linked a recent spate of drone incidents to a Russian-owned oil tanker, 'Boracay', also known as 'Pushpa'. The tanker was boarded by French authorities off the Danish coast, sparking concerns about a hybrid attack involving coordinated drone overflights.
The Boracay, sailing under the flag of Benin, was placed on the EU sanctions list in February. It is suspected to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', used to circumvent western oil export sanctions. The tanker left Russia on September 20 and was headed to India on October 20. Notably, it was off the Danish coast from September 22 to 25, coinciding with drone sightings over military facilities and airports.
Danish authorities consider the coordinated overflights a hybrid attack. The number of drone incidents in Scandinavia has increased recently, with coordinated drone swarms targeting critical infrastructure. The French navy boarded the tanker on October 20, arresting the captain and first officer. The boarding was carried out under EU sanctions regulations and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The Boracay's ownership is associated with Russian shadow fleet operators, with a Chinese captain arrested and legal proceedings ongoing in France. The tanker's suspected role in drone flights over Danish airports has raised alarm, with authorities investigating the connection between the ship and the recent incidents.
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