British forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, marking a significant operation to disrupt Moscow's war funding capabilities in Ukraine.
The operation was conducted in British territorial waters and took six hours
Jun 14, 2026
02:25 pm
What's the storyBritish forces have successfully intercepted a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the English Channel.
The operation, which took place on Sunday morning, was conducted by Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), according to Britain's Ministry of Defence.
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