UK Intercepts Sanctioned Oil Tanker from Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday. The vessel is accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Russia's "shadow fleet." The UK's defence ministry has described this operation as the "first UK-led operation of its kind."

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UK Intercepts Sanctioned Oil Tanker from Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker on Sunday in the English Channel. The vessel is accused of being part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet."

This interception has been characterized by the UK's defence ministry as the "first UK-led operation of its kind."

According to France 24, the operation targeted a tanker identified with the designated fleet.

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