British forces intercepted and detained a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, marking the first UK-led seizure of a sanctioned vessel linked to Moscow’s oil export network.

The interception is the first of its kind, with forces using helicopters to take control of the Smyrtos.

LONDON: British armed forces on Sunday intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel. The vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal…