Satellite imagery captured by Greenpeace revealed an oil spill spanning approximately 1,500 hectares in the Gulf of Oman. The spill occurred after two tankers—one reportedly part of Russia's "shadow fleet"—collided on June 17.
The vessels involved, the Adalynn and Front Eagle, collided around midnight about 44 kilometers from the UAE's port of Haur Fakkan, igniting a fire. The Adalynn, registered under Antigua and Barbuda's flag, has been identified by Ukrainian intelligence as part of Russia's covert oil transport network. It was carrying Russian crude from Ust-Luga port at the time of the incident.
Greenpeace noted that the oil slick initially covered 380 hectares on June 17 but expanded fourfold within 24 hours. The organization raised concerns about a potential ecological catastrophe.
Despite being officially listed as empty, the Adalynn has a capacity of 70,000 metric tons of crude oil.
In a statement, Greenpeace warned, "Oil spills endanger marine biodiversity, upset fragile ecosystem balances, and can disrupt entire food chains. The environmental impact of such incidents often extends well beyond the immediate spill zone."
Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported heightened electronic interference affecting shipping routes on June 16, particularly near the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the UAE.