SECURITYJun 14 · 12:51 UTCDAWN[email protected] (AFP)

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: defence ministry

British forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos, in the English Channel using Navy commandos and helicopters. The operation, supported by France, aims to disrupt Russia's shadow fleet and reduce funding for its war in Ukraine.

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