UK armed forces intercept Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the English Channel, marking the first UK-led operation of its kind to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. The vessel will be detained and monitored as investigations continue.

• UK forces intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the English Channel
• The tanker, flagged under Cameroon, was boarded by British forces in an operation called 'the first UK-led operation of its kind'
• The UK government stated the shadow fleet transports oil to evade international sanctions on Russian exports