UK armed forces board Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel, boarding it as part of an operation to disrupt Russia's oil exports amid sanctions.

• UK armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the English Channel
• The vessel Smyrtos was boarded by Royal Marine commandos and law enforcement officers
• The operation involved aircraft and naval vessels to monitor and move the tanker