French authorities detained the Russian shadow fleet crude oil tanker “PUSHPA” in the Bay of Biscay on September 30th, 2025, between 6:07 PM and 9:07 PM UTC. The vessel, flying the flag of Benin, is under investigation for alleged involvement in launching drones that disrupted Copenhagen Airport. The tanker was carrying approximately 115,000 tons of oil from Primorsk when it was intercepted. According to Vanguard Intelligence, the “PUSHPA” is currently on European Union and United Kingdom sanctions lists. Further details regarding the investigation and the specific nature of the drone disruption at Copenhagen Airport were not immediately available. The incident marks a significant development in efforts to monitor and enforce sanctions against vessels involved in illicit oil trade and potential security threats.
