The US Navy has reportedly seized the oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean. This vessel is allegedly affiliated with Russia's shadow fleet, as stated by the Ukrainian military intelligence agency HUR. This action is part of the broader efforts by the United States to enforce sanctions against Russia's oil exports, particularly targeting vessels that evade such restrictions.

The seizure follows the US Department of Defense's update on the situation via the social media platform X. However, the announcement did not directly mention Russia, focusing instead on the actions taken against vessels that are under sanctions. The Aquila II was said to be operating contrary to former President Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at restricting the movements of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean.

Military tracking information indicates that US authorities were monitoring the Aquila II's movements from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean. The operation aims to diminish the capabilities of illegal actors and their supporters from challenging US maritime dominance. The Pentagon has also released video footage of the operation, highlighting the US’s commitment to uphold its authority in international waters.