UK seizes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in 'first operation of its kind' (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces seized a Russian-sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel, marking the first operation of its kind against the Russian shadow fleet. The vessel, Smyrtos, transports sanctioned oil and is linked to funding Russian military operations. The UK has sanctioned nearly 600 shadow fleet vessels to date.

• UK seized Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in English Channel
• Smyrtos transports sanctioned Russian oil and is linked to funding Russian military operations
• UK-led operation marks first of its kind against Russian shadow fleet