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Dramatic moment UK forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel (opens original article in a new tab)

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UK forces intercepted and seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, which is being held off the south coast of England for investigations. The operation was praised as a blow to Russia and a warning to those supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.

  • UK forces boarded and seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
  • The tanker, flagged under Cameroon, is being held off the south coast of England for investigations
  • Sir Keir Starmer praised the operation as a blow to Russia and a warning to those supporting Putin's war in Ukraine

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