UK boards and seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
Al Jazeera · 14 Jun 2026

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.


AI Translated Summary:
The UK Ministry of Defence successfully captured the Russian tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, highlighting ongoing tensions in maritime security. This operation underscores the UK's commitment to countering Russian influence in strategic waterways.


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