UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: defence ministry (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces intercepted a Russian sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel, marking the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and law enforcement officers, and will be monitored off the south coast of England. Ukraine and the UK praised the operation as a blow to Russia's war efforts.

• UK forces intercepted a Russian sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel
• The operation involved Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers
• The vessel will be monitored off the south coast of England