The tanker SMYRTOS, linked to Russia’s shadow fleet and already subject to sanctions by a number of countries, has been detained in British territorial waters for the first time; its detention could signal a tightening of actual oversight over compliance with the sanctions regime. — Ukrinform.

Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war…

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…

British armed forces intercepted the Russian oil tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel, boarding the vessel with Royal Marines and NCA officers. The ship is being held and…

In a post on social media, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation delivered "yet another blow to Russia". #EuropeNews

The shadow fleet is responsible for carrying 75% of Russia’s sanctioned oil

The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.

Britain’s armed forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday

British forces have intercepted a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel for the first time, in what the government described as a major operation aimed at…

British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Russia's "shadow fleet" in the English Channel on Sunday, in what the country’s…

The UK has carried out its first interception of a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel. The vessel will be inspected for safety and environmental risks.

The seizure marks the first time Britain has detained a Russian-linked tanker, amid concerns doing so would cost millions of pounds.

UK Royal Marines seized the sanctioned Russian oil tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel, spotlighting the shadow fleet's growing use of USDT stablecoin

British Royal Marines and law enforcement boarded and diverted the sanctioned Russian oil tanker SMYRTOS during a six-hour operation in the English Channel.

Britain detained the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel as part of an investigation into Russia's shadow fleet used to evade sanctions over the Ukraine war.

According to the statement, Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officials boarded the detained vessel as part of the first ever operation of this kind

Britain seized a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the English Channel for the first time during a six-hour commando raid ordered by PM Keir Starmer; The operation comes amid…

The UK has sanctioned almost 600 Russian oil tankers, as part of Western governments’ efforts to disrupt revenue that funds Russia’s war in Ukraine.

“This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

British Royal Marines boarded the sanctioned Russian tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, the first UK interception of a shadow fleet vessel in domestic

Vessel Smyrtos intercepted in Channel early hours of SundayOperation marks first UK-led interception of shadow fleetStarmer says the move is a blow to Russia LONDON, June 14...