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Estonian forces attempted to board the oil tanker Jaguar believed to be part of Vladimir Putins clandestine fleet used to dodge international sanctions before a Russian warplane was launched MailOnline 16 MAY 2025 ![]() Both NATO and Russia scrambled warplanes in a dramatic dogfight above the Baltic after a major standoff over a tanker in Vladimir Putins shadow fleet. ![]() Estonian forces attempted to board the Gabon flagged oil tanker Jaguar believed to be part of Putins clandestine fleet used to dodge international sanctions. The tanker, which was sanctioned by Britain on Friday, was en route to Russia and refused to comply with Estonian orders. As tensions escalated, NATO launched fighter jets including Polish MiG29s into the skies, while Russia responded by scrambling a Su 35S warplane. The Russian jet allegedly violated Estonian airspace as it moved to shield the Jaguar, heightening fears of direct confrontation in one of the most volatile regions in Europe. ![]() In dramatic footage, the Polish plane was seen tailing the Russian Su 35 in a dogfight over the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea. A Russian voice on the bridge of the tanker accused the Estonians of being clowns as they tried and failed to board the vessel. The tanker ultimately anchored near Gotland Island controlled by Russia in the eastern Baltic Sea. Footage shows the high drama in one of the most tense regions in the world amid disputes between Russia and NATO over Ukraine. This is how we're greeted with helicopters, said a voice apparently Russian on the tanker. They're demanding we anchor. A message is heard saying: This is Estonian warship Papa 6732. Your request will be denied. Follow my instructions. Immediately change course to 105. Over. A voice from the tanker in Hindi says: That looks like our drone in front? A Russian voice demands: Go on, hit it running?. Referring to the Estonians, he says: What a bunch of clowns The Estonian vessel comes close to the tanker seeking to swerve it to the right. An Estonian A139 helicopter and an M28 Skytruck plane of the Estonian defence forces were seen circling the vessel. ![]() The Jaguar Oil Tanker Boasting a success against the West, proKremlin news outlet Izvestia reported Despite this show of force, the Estonian authorities were unable to stop the vessel. The Jaguar ultimately reached Gogland Island ?. a Russian controlled territory in the Gulf of Finland, and resumed its route to Primorsk. Russian outlet News Pravda reported sailors from the Baltic Republic Estonia twice tried to land troops from a helicopter. After the extraordinary clash, NATO state Estonia summoned the Russian Charg? d'Affaires in Tallinn, Lenar Salimullin, who was handed a note of protest, accusing the Putin warplane of violating the republics airspace. From Estonias point of view, this is a very serious and regrettable incident that is in no way unacceptable, said Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. He demanded that Russia must face tougher, faster sanctions ![]() Left to right: an Estonian AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter, M28 Skytruck aircraft and a Russian Su-35 fighter jet pictured over the Jaguar oil tanker in 14 May 2025 standoff The warplanes were seen soaring above the Baltic sea The tanker had been near Naissaar Island, off Tallinn, when the Estonian Navy communicated with it by radio at 1530 GMT on Tuesday, said Commander Ivo Vark. It was sailing without a nationality and Estonia had an obligation to verify the vessels documents and legal status, said the Estonian. The vessel denied cooperation and continued its journey toward Russia... given the vessels lack of nationality, the use of force, including boarding the vessel, was deemed unnecessary. Estonia escorted it until the vessel reached Russian waters. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said the ship was sent from Estonian to Russian territorial waters to prevent a threat to his countrys critical infrastructure. The issue was the ships flag state, and our most important goal was to ensure the security of critical infrastructure. This was achieved, he claimed. The 800ft long Jaguar is a crude oil tanker reportedly sailing under the flag of Gabon. The Equasis database suggested the ship changed its name and flag state at the beginning of February. According to this data its name is now Argent and its flag state is Guinea Bissau. ![]() Putin uses a vast network of non Russian tankers called a shadow fleet to avoid oil sanctions. NATO Forces Stormed Tanker of Putins Shadow Fleet, Russia Urgently Threw Su-35 Into Battle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhreAenaw9w |
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