British Forces Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
British armed forces intercepted the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel on Sunday. This operation marked the first time British forces led an effort to disrupt oil revenue believed to fund Russia's war in Ukraine. Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials boarded the Cameroon-flagged vessel, supported by Chinook helicopters, other aircraft, a frigate, and a minehunter.
British armed forces have intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. The operation, conducted on Sunday, marks the first instance where British forces have led an effort to disrupt oil revenues that are believed to help fund Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
The vessel, identified as the Smyrtos and sailing under the Cameroon flag, was boarded in the early hours of Sunday. Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials conducted the boarding.
The operation received support from various assets, including Chinook helicopters, other aircraft, a frigate, and a minehunter.
(Source: South China Morning Post)
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