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On September 6, the Portuguese Air Force closely monitored the passage of four Russian-flagged vessels through Portugal’s continental exclusive economic zone.
The ships included a refueling ship, a submarine, an auxiliary ship, and a training vessel, as confirmed by the Portuguese military.
The Air Force issued a statement detailing the operation: “In a single mission, the Air Force monitored four Russian-flagged ships transiting the Exclusive Economic Zone today: a refueling ship, a submarine, an auxiliary ship, and a school ship.”
So far this year, the Portuguese Air Force has dedicated over 60 hours to monitoring foreign vessels, completing 17 missions, including three this week alone.
The activity underscores ongoing vigilance in monitoring naval movements in European waters, particularly as tensions remain high between NATO countries and Russia.