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British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the Prime Minister said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. In footage released by the MoD, personnel are shown boarding the vessel in the dark by fast-roping from a C…

Royal Marines storm Russian 'shadow fleet' vessel in English Channel in ... News | Politics Royal Marines storm Russian 'shadow fleet' vessel in English Channel in first UK operation of its kind Royal Marine commandos boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation in the early hours of Sunday Michael Howie , Senior News Editor 2 minutes ago COMMENTS British armed forces have intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the first UK-led operation of its kind. Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation in the early hours of Sunday. The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. According to the Ministry of Defence, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said in a statement: “This operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling (President Vladimir) Putin’s war …

UK seizes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in 'first operation of its kind' “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 said.

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker | Ukrainska Pravda Stock photo: Getty Images The British Armed Forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel on Sunday 14 June. Source: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on X (Twitter) , as reported by European Pravda Details: Starmer said he had ordered the Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to transit the English Channel. He said the operation was another blow to Russia over its war against Ukraine. Advertisement: Quote: " 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. I want to thank those involved, including our Armed Forces and law enforcement officers who keep this country safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. " Background: In March, Starmer announced that the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies of the UK will be able to intercept and detain sanctioned vessels from Russia's shadow fleet transiting through British waters. The UK has repeatedly taken part in French operations targeting sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tankers. The most recent such operation took …

UK forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel for the first time in ... British forces this morning boarded a sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the latest blow to Russia’s war economy. In the first UK-led operation of its kind, the vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency, despite Russia’s best efforts to evade sanctions and continue fuelling its barbaric war with Ukraine. The military operation, which lasted 6 hours, was supported with aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, as well as HMS SUTHERLAND and HMS LEDBURY. The Prime Minister agreed in March that British Armed Forces and law enforcement officers were able to board shadow fleet vessels, in accordance with international law. The SMYRTOS will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the South Coast of England and will be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. The enforcement action against this vessel in UK territorial waters was carried out in accordance with domestic and international law. This operation delivers yet another blow to Russi…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

🟡 Naval Incident | 8/10 🇬🇧 🇷🇺 UK Navy intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel UK PM Keir Starmer confirmed British Armed Forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to transit the English Channel #OSINT #Naval #Sanctions

UK forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel for the first time, says Keir Starmer - UK politics live <p>Prime minister says British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning</p><p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/13/dan-jarvis-ill-get-armed-forces-the-funds-they-need/">In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph</a>, Dan Jarvis said he had a “big responsibility” towards soldiers who risk their lives for the country.</p><p>Jarvis, himself a former soldier, said he was still working through the detail of the defence investment plan, which will lay out how much military equipment and infrastructure will be paid for over the next decade. The new defence secretary told the Sunday Telegraph:</p><p><em>The defence of our nation is a shared endeavour… I have a big responsibility in that regard now, but so do all of those people who expose themselves to risk tonight, tomorrow, next week, and we owe them a debt of gratitude.</em></p><p><em>I have a responsibility now to them to make sure that they get what they need, and people should be very clear about my determination to fulfil those duties, to make sur…

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments British armed forces intercepting a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday (LPhot Hutchins/MoD Crown copyright/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the Prime Minister said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. In footage relea…

Captain of Russian shadow fleet vessel charged with contravening sanctions By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel which was intercepted by British troops has been charged with contravening sanctions, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. Indian national Ajay Pant, 38, has been charged with contravening Section 46Z9B of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 by allegedly directly or indirectly supplying or delivering prohibited oil or oil products by ship from Russia to a third country during June 2026, the NCA said on Monday. Royal Marine commandos and officers from the NCA seized the tanker Smyrtos in the Channel early on Sunday in the first UK-led operation to capture a sanctioned vessel. Earlier on Monday, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander issued an order which formally prevented the vessel from leaving the UK. Pant will appear at Southampton Magis…

Britain detains shadow fleet tanker for first time; Kyiv expects stronger pressure on Russia’s oil revenues https://www.europesays.com/britain/63777/ The tanker SMYRTOS, linked to Russia’s shadow fleet and already subject to sanctions by a number of countries,…

British forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation aimed to disrupt Russia's sanctions-evasion network funding its war in Ukraine. The tanker is being held for investigation. #ShadowFleet #News

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker <p>No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance</p><p>British officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos, prompting UK ship owners to exercise greater vigilance until tensions with Moscow ease.</p><p>Military sources said the UK had considered possible responses to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/14/british-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-english-channel">the seizure of the vessel</a> carrying Russian crude worth $40m (£30m) to India, and anticipate that the Kremlin will want to hit back.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/17/uk-expect-russia-retaliate-seizure-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-smyrtos">Continue reading...</a>

Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker Intercepted by UK Forces In English ... A Russian shadow fleet oil ‌tanker allegedly attempting to pass through the English Channel was intercepted by British armed forces on Sunday. The vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers ⁠from the National Crime Agency, Britain's Ministry of Defence said in a statement. British Prime Minister Kier Starmer said that he ⁠had directed the interception. Breaking It Down How does Iran's shadow fleet operate? What tactics are vessels using to evade US blockades? What recent military movements has the UK made in the Middle East? Created with AI. Errors are possible The vessel will be held and monitored off the south coast as investigations continue, the statement said, adding that enforcement action in ‌Britain's ⁠territorial waters was carried out in accordance with domestic and international law. "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," Starmer said in a post on X. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said: "Russia relies on its shadow fleet to fund their conf…

UK forces boarded the sanctioned Russian oil tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel, marking a significant blow to Putin's war financing. The vessel is linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet'. #Ukraine #War #Russia #Sanctions

🇬🇧 The captain of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker which was intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel on Sunday has been charged with contravening sanctions, the National Crime Agency said. www.bbc.com/news/article... #Britain #Russia

Great to be on @lbc.co.uk with Matthew Wright to talk about the significance of the British military boarding a Russian shadow fleet tanker for the first time in the English Channel. #Russia #sanctions #oil

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to cross English Chann 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 Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency, Britain’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The vessel will be held and monitored off the south coast as investigations continue, the statement said, adding that enforcement action in Britain’s territorial waters was carried out in accordance with domestic and international law.British Prime Minister Kier Starmer said that he had directed the interception.“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,” Starmer said in a post on X.Read more: UK forces can board Russian shadow fleet in British waters: Downing Street

Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet 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 on Ukraine.

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

KYIV POST: UK Seizure Reveals How Russia’s Shadow Fleet Evades Oil Sanctions https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78228 The UK has detained SMYRTOS, a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, in the first such action in British waters. The vessel, carrying an estimated 600,000 barrels of oil, had […]

UK forces seize tanker Smyrtos on June 14, targeting Russia’s illicit revenue streams. Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized operation, which aligns with international efforts to disrupt shadow fleet used to circumvent oil export sanctions.

British commandos board Russian shadow fleet tanker, Zelensky grateful British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday, for the first time leading an operation to disrupt the oil revenue ‌that helps fund Russia’s war in Ukraine. The vessel Smyrtos, sailing under the Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials in the early hours on Sunday, with support from Chinook helicopters and other aircraft, a frigate and a minehunter. “This successful operation...

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

Britain intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the English Channel, marking the first UK-led operation of its kind. London says the move targets efforts to evade sanctions and fund Russia’s war in Ukraine. #Ukraine #Russia www.france24.com/en/europe/20...

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the Prime Minister said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. In footage released by the MoD, personnel are shown boarding the vessel in the dark by fast-roping from a C…

A Russian shadow fleet tanker has been intercepted in the English Channel. British forces boarded the vessel SMYRTOS as part of an operation targeting ships accused of helping Moscow to circumvent sanctions and fund its war in Ukraine.

UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means | Russia-Ukraine war News https://www.byteseu.com/2111474/ British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer …

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: defence ministry <p>British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defence ministry said, in a six-hour operation hailed by Kyiv.</p> <p>Navy commandos boarded the ship under cover of darkness by fast-roping from a helicopter in the dark, according to footage released by the ministry.</p> <p>The interception in the early hours was supported by Chinook, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat helicopters and a maritime patrol aircraft, a statement said.</p> <p>The frigate HMS Sutherland and the minehunter HMS Ledbury were also involved.</p> <p>“In the first UK-led operation of its kind, the vessel Smyrtos was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency, despite Russia’s best efforts to evade sanctions and continue fuelling its barbaric war with Ukraine,” the ministry statement said.</p> <p>The vessel will now be moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and monitored, it added.</p> <p>Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga welcomed the operation.</p> <p>“Russia’s shadow fleet is a tool of w…

UK captures Russian shadow fleet vessel while crossing Channel British forces intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the English Channel Sunday during a six-hour operation, the U.K. Defense Ministry sa...

British forces seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in landmark sanctions enforcement operation British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on his X account that he ordered the armed forces to intercept a tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel this morning. “Th...

⚖️ UK commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel - first direct seizure of a sanctions-evasion vessel. 16 sources cross-confirmed on factline.io #OSINT #SanctionsMeeting #RussiaOil

Indian national arrested after Russian shadow vessel intercepted in Channel By PA News Published: 22:40, 14 June 2026 | Updated: 00:20, 15 June 2026 A 38-year-old Indian national has been arrested after British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel early on Sunday, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the NCA boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. An NCA spokesperson said: “Following the interdiction of a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of 14 June, a 38-year-old Indian national has been arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency on suspicion of suspected sanctions offences under the Russia Regulations. “He has been taken into custody where he will be interviewed by NCA investigators. As our investigation remains ongoing, we will not be commenting further at this time”. It is under…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel 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 defence ministry called "the first UK-led operation of its kind".

Indian national arrested after Russian shadow vessel intercepted in Channel By PA News Published: 22:40, 14 June 2026 | Updated: 00:20, 15 June 2026 A 38-year-old Indian national has been arrested after British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel early on Sunday, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the NCA boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. An NCA spokesperson said: “Following the interdiction of a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of 14 June, a 38-year-old Indian national has been arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency on suspicion of suspected sanctions offences under the Russia Regulations. “He has been taken into custody where he will be interviewed by NCA investigators. As our investigation remains ongoing, we will not be commenting further at this time”. It is under…

🇬🇧🇺🇦❌🇷🇺The UK releases footage of its soldiers boarding and seizing an oil tanker of the Russian shadow fleet. Keir Starmer: Despite Putin’s best efforts to evade sanctions, we will not let him get away with it.

A bold maritime intervention in the English Channel signals a shift in enforcing international sanctions. Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. Evidence: upholding maritime law, disrupting illicit trade, maintaining regional security. #Aletheia #Geopolitics

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

«The captain of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker which was intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel on Sunday has been charged with contravening sanctions, the National Crime Agency said.»

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

#Russia vs #U.K. forces intercept a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel British forces intercepted a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker on Sunday morning, its Ministry of Defence said, in the latest effort to disrupt Moscow’s sanctions-evasion network apple.news/A_OPZBkM3Qae...

The vessel is suspected of being part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” used to ship oil in breach of sanctions imposed over Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The ship was boarded Sunday and will be held and monitored off England’s south coast while investigations continue.

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

The UK successfully intercepted a Russian tanker from the "shadow fleet" that was subject to sanctions - the Ministry of Defence provided details of the operation. The military operation lasted six hours and involved the following:

UK forces intercept Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the English Channel The British armed forces have intercepted the sanctioned oil tanker in a bid to disrupt the oil revenue ​that helps fund Russia's war in Ukraine.

UK Royal Marines Intercept Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in the English Channel https://www.byteseu.com/2106137/ The UK has escalated its maritime enforcement against Russian sanctions evasion, executing a military operation to board and seize a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English …

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

🚨 BREAKING: The UK has intercepted and boarded a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel for the first time In the first UK-led operation of its kind, the vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

🇬🇧 More than 200 sanctioned Russian tankers have sailed through UK waters since Starmer announced new powers to seize “shadow fleet” ships, - The i Paper The PM said he was going after the fleet of vessels sailing under false flags to evade sanctions.

The UK intercepts an oil tanker from Russia’s shadow fleet in the English Channel. 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… #UK #Russia #ShadowFleet #WarInUkraine #Sanctions

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel LONDON - British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in a dramatic night-time operation hailed by Kyiv as a blow to Moscow&rsquo;s war machine.

Having taken decisive action and charged the Indian captain of the Shadow Tanker is seized at the weekend, the UK has followed up with a string of further sanctions on Russia's illegal and dodgy fleet of rustbuckets.

UK forces seize suspected Russian oil tanker accused of funding Ukraine war British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet.

The UK led its first solo interdiction of a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker on Sunday, boarding the Cameroon-flagged Smyrtos in the English Channel in coordination with France. The UK says it has now sanctioned over 500 such vessels. #ShadowFleet #Russia #Ukraine #Sanctions

UK detains so-called ‘shadow fleet’ tanker Smyrtos in English Channel — PM Starmer 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

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the Prime Minister said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. In footage released by the MoD, personnel are shown boarding the vessel in the dark by fast-roping from a C…

UK boards and seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

Royal Marines boarded the Russian-linked tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation supported by the RAF. The action marks a shift from monitoring to active enforcement of sanctions to disrupt Russia’s shadow-fleet oil trade and increase the cost of sanctions evasion.

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the Prime Minister said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. In footage released by the MoD, personnel are shown boarding the vessel in the dark by fast-roping from a C…

Putin's runaway tanker is 200 miles off UK waters. And US forces are ... close Cancel email X WhatsApp Facebook link share Share bookmark Save The UK Government feared a US operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker that sailed 200 miles off British waters could spark retaliation from Vladimir Putin . The US boarded the tanker in the North Atlantic on Wednesday near to UK waters after it fled Venezuela to escape Donald Trump’s naval blockade. US forces – including AC-130 gunships – have been seen arriving at a base in England in recent days as the vessel approached. It was due to pass into European waters within hours, according to data provided by Starboard Maritime Intelligence. Russia sent a submarine alongside other naval vessels to meet and escort the tanker back to Sochi, Russia, according to the Wall Street Journal. European security officials have told The i Paper that urgent talks are “ongoing” to try and prevent the situation escalating. The talks are taking place between the UK and its European allies, according to a maritime security source with knowledge of the discussions. They said was a “fear” any attempted interception could spiral out of control. The seizure…

British armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Channel <p>Keir Starmer says operation involving UK armed forces has delivered ‘yet another blow’ to Russia and Putin</p><p>British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, Keir Starmer has confirmed.</p><p>In a six-hour operation, the first of its kind to be led by the UK, Royal Marine commandos and officers from the National Crime Agency boarded and took control of the vessel, Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroonian flag.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/14/british-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-english-channel">Continue reading...</a>

UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means UK&#039;s Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

UK seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker UK forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned Russian ship, with navy commandos rappelling onboard from helicopters. The UK and Ukraine hailed the move, saying it robbed Russia of money for its ongoing war of aggression.

UK forces seize Russian shadow fleet oil tanker: Britain’s defense ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions. archive.ph/zmYqP #RussiaUkraineWar #sanctions #putinism

UK seizes Russian tanker to disrupt oil smuggling, signaling escalation in sanctions enforcement. 📌 Fuente: Al Jazeera 🔗 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/16/uk-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-what-that-means?traffic_source=rss

UK Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker An undated handout photo of the British Royal Navy’s HMS Sutherland frigate, which is said to have been used in the operation to detain the Russian shadow vessel.

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: ministry British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defence ministry said, in a six-hour operation hailed by Kyiv.

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

UK commandos and law enforcement board Smyrtos in English Channel #Russia shadow fleet of 700+ vessels used to evade int'l sanction on oil exports UK Prime Minister Starmer: "This reminds those fueling #Putin war in #Ukraine that we will not let them hide" #UkraineWar #RussiaSanctions

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…

Royal Marines boarded the Russian-linked tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation. The mission signalled a shift from monitoring to active sanctions enforcement. While other Western nations have inspected shadow-fleet vessels, the UK has gone further by detaining the tanker.

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the Prime Minister said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation – the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England and be monitored for any environmental or safety concerns. According to the MoD, the operation was supported by aircraft from the Maritime Air Group (Chinooks, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat), an RAF P-8 aircraft, and HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury. In footage released by the MoD, personnel are shown boarding the vessel in the dark by fast-roping from a C…

#SECURITYALERT Royal Marine Commandos and NCA officers boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel in a six-hour operation. The Cameroon-flagged vessel departed Ust-Luga, Russia on 5 Jun 2026. Now detained off the south coast of England #Russia #ShadowFleet

British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund itswar in Ukraine. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer wrote in a post on X on Sunday. end of list Following the raid, officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences, while the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the seizure of the tanker Smyrtos. The operation marks the first UK-led operation in which its forces have boarded and detained a vessel from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” – a network of hundreds of tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent Western sanctions imposed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what this means. According to the vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, an oil tanker named Smyrtos, carrying 700,000 barrels of Russian oil and sailing under a Cameroonian…