UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces seized a Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker in the English Channel during a six-hour operation, moving it to a South Coast anchorage. The UK and allies are targeting vessels to enforce sanctions against Russia's war funding, as Russia's shadow fleet aims to evade sanctions on oil exports.

• UK forces seized Russian shadow-fleet tanker Smyrtos in English Channel
• Operation lasted six hours and vessel moved to South Coast anchorage
• UK and allies target Russian ships to enforce sanctions against war funding
• Russia's shadow fleet aims to evade sanctions on oil exports