UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, PM says (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, marking a significant action against Russia's shadow fleet used to fund its war in Ukraine.

• UK armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
• The vessel Smyrtos will be held and monitored off the south coast of England
• Russia's shadow fleet of over 700 vessels is used to evade international sanctions on oil exports