US detains tanker of Russian shadow fleet Sagitta: video
The US Armed Forces have detained another shadowy fleet tanker, the Sagitta, in the Caribbean. This was reported by the US Southern Command and shown in the video.
It is noted that the tanker violated the quarantine for sanctioned vessels established by US President Donald Trump.
The military emphasized that the seizure of this tanker demonstrates the US determination to "ensure that only oil is exported from Venezuela that is transported properly and in accordance with the law.".
Through #OpSouthernSpear, the @DeptofWar is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere in partnership with @USCG , @DHSgov and @TheJusticeDept .
- U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) January 20, 2026
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The website of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine War&Sanctions states that the international non-governmental organization Greenpeace considers the Sagitta to be part of the shadow fleet of tankers that transport Russian oil around the world and threaten the environment. The tanker calls at Russian ports that are leading in the export of Russian oil by the shadow fleet – in the Baltic Sea, the Pacific region, delivering oil to the countries that import Russian crude oil through the shadow fleet – China, India.
Sagitta is under sanctions from the UK, the US, Canada, the EU, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand and Ukraine.
- on December 7, 2025, the United States imposed a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela's ports.
- On January 7, 2026, the US Army seized the Russian-flagged tanker Bella 1. Kremlin warships were nearby, including a submarine.
- On January 9, the United States launched an operation to detain the tanker Olina in the Caribbean.
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