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Ukraine Targets Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet,’ Citing Links to Drone Operations in Europe

Zelenskyy ordered tighter intelligence sharing with European partners following an intelligence report.

Overview

  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will strengthen cooperation with European countries to crack down on ships used to evade sanctions.
  • He alleged the network not only raises war funds but also supports reconnaissance and sabotage, pointing to drone launches as an example.
  • Ukrainian authorities say drones have been sighted in Denmark, Norway and Germany and are suspected of gathering information on military facilities.
  • Zelenskyy issued the directive after receiving a briefing from Foreign Intelligence Service chief Ihvashchenko.
  • Kyiv officials increasingly believe some drones are being launched from vessels tied to the shadow fleet.