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French military forces have detained two crew members aboard a vessel suspected of being part of a Russian shadow fleet, highlighting ongoing concerns over covert Russian naval activities.
French military personnel boarded the oil tanker Boracay near Saint Nazaire, suspected of being part of a shadow fleet involved in Russian oil trade, amid ongoing investigations and international sanctions. The vessel's ownership is opaque, and it has been under scrutiny for violating sanctions and sailing without a proper flag, with France and other countries monitoring its movements closely.
French military boarded the Russia-linked oil tanker Boracay, suspected of launching mystery drones that caused airport closures in Denmark, amid ongoing investigations into its activities and connections to Russia's shadow fleet.
Leon Gautier, the last surviving member of the French Kieffer Commando unit that fought alongside U.S. and allied forces during the D-Day invasion, has died at the age of 100. Known for his dedication to educating the public about WWII and the horrors of war, Gautier spent 78 days on the front lines of Normandy and was one of the few survivors. He was praised by French President Emmanuel Macron for embodying the qualities of both a warrior and a peacemaker.
Leon Gautier, the last surviving member of the French Commando Kieffer unit that participated in the D-Day invasion during World War II, has passed away at the age of 100. Gautier and his comrades played a crucial role in the liberation of western Europe, enduring 78 days on the front lines. Out of the 177 commandos who landed on the beaches of Normandy, only two dozen survived. Despite injuring his ankle during the war, Gautier remained a symbol of French pride and resistance against Nazi occupation.