Summary
- British forces intercepted the Russian-linked oil tanker *Smyrtos* in the English Channel during a six-hour overnight operation, the Defence Ministry said.
- Officials said the tanker was part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” used to bypass international sanctions.
- Ukraine welcomed the operation, with Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga saying every shadow fleet vessel stopped reduces funding for Russia’s war effort.
British forces intercepted the Russian-linked oil tanker *Smyrtos* in the English Channel during a six-hour overnight operation, the Defence Ministry said. Royal Marine commandos boarded the vessel from helicopters with support from Royal Navy ships and aircraft.
Officials said the tanker was part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” used to bypass international sanctions. Authorities have moved the vessel to an anchorage off England’s south coast for monitoring.
Ukraine welcomed the operation, with Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga saying every shadow fleet vessel stopped reduces funding for Russia’s war effort.
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