UK Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel Operation
Sourced from 6 publications
- •British forces seized the Smyrtos tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel.
- •The UK-led operation was the first of its kind and involved Royal Marine commandos.
- •The mission lasted six hours and was praised by Kyiv as a blow to Russia’s war machine.
- •Russia’s shadow fleet is used to transport oil and evade Western sanctions.
- •The operation underscores Europe's strategy to limit Moscow's oil revenue.
Sources
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
bangkokpost
Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker suspected of ties to Russia's shadow fleet
PBS NewsHour
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: ministry
France24
UK Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker
New York Times
UK seizes Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
Politico EU
UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel
France24
UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
Al Jazeera
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