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UK Intercepts Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker in English Channel

British forces intercepted and seized a suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the English Channel, leading to an arrest. This marks the first solo operation of its kind by the UK against such a vessel.

14 Jun, 17:25 — 15 Jun, 04:30
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BBCHigh2h ago

Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel

National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.

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irish-independent1h ago

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel

The vessel Smyrtos, sailing under a Cameroonian flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials

By Kate Holton

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seeking-alphaMixed10h ago

U.K. seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in first solo operation

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zerohedgeLow12h ago

UK Intercepts 'Russian Shadow' Fleet Vessel in Unprecedented English Channel Commando Boarding

UK Intercepts 'Russian Shadow' Fleet Vessel in Unprecedented English Channel Commando Boarding British Royal Marine Commandos conducted a high-stakes midnight raid in the English Channel on Sunday, boarding and seizing a sanctioned Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker. The elite UK forces conducted a fast-roping raid onto the massive crude carrier in the dead of night and into the morning daylight hours. While there's nothing new in terms of an 'illicit' Russian tanker seizure in E...

By Tyler Durden

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ukrinformMixed11h ago

Zelensky comments on UK detention of tanker from Russia’s shadow fleet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United Kingdom for detaining a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off its coast.

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actualite-cdMixed8h ago

British armed forces intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel - CityNews Ottawa

British armed forces intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel  CityNews Ottawa

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abidjan-netMixed9h ago

UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel - The New Nation

UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel  The New Nation

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