U.K. forces intercept a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel (opens original article in a new tab)

British forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, part of efforts to disrupt Moscow's sanctions-evasion network. The vessel was boarded by UK troops and will be monitored off the south coast of England. The UK and France are collaborating to block Russian sanctioned oil shipments.

• British forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
• The tanker, Smyrtos, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers
• The UK and France are working together to block Russian sanctioned oil shipments