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Merchant ships have been targeted by Russian missiles, while the French Navy intercepted a cargo vessel heading for St. Petersburg, reports say
Sam Tabahriti
Sat, February 26, 2022, 4:54 a.m.�3 min read
The movements of merchant and cargo ships are being scrutinized amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
BBC News reported Saturday that France stopped a cargo ship en route to Russia's St Petersburg.
On Friday, a tanker crew had to abandon ship after reportedly being hit by a Russian missile.
The movements and activities of merchant and cargo ships are under renewed scrutiny as the Ukraine invasion continues.
BBC News reported Saturday that the French Navy had intercepted a cargo ship in the English Channel that was bound for St Petersburg, Russia.
French border forces are inspecting the cargo to establish whether it belongs to a company targeted by EU sanctions against Moscow, the outlet reported.
Meanwhile, merchant ships are increasingly becoming the target of Russian missiles, The Maritime Executive reported.
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