British Armed Forces

British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday to disrupt oil revenue that helps fund Russia's war in Ukraine.

British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos, in the English Channel, disrupting oil revenue that funds Russia’s war in Ukraine. Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officials boarded the Cameroon-flagged vessel with support from military assets.

UK Royal Marines intercepted the Russian-owned SMYRTOS tanker in the English Channel as part of a six-hour operation involving the National Crime Agency and British Armed Forces. The vessel was boarded and moved to an anchorage for environmental and security inspections.

British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos, in the Channel in a UK-led operation. Royal Marine commandos and National Crime Agency officers participated, and Keir Starmer described the action as a 'blow' to Russia and Putin.

UK forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, as reported by Keir Starmer. Dan Jarvis, the new defense secretary, emphasized his responsibility to ensure military personnel receive necessary resources and support.

UK Secretary of Defense John Healey resigned over a budget dispute, criticizing the government for insufficient resources for the British Armed Forces. The resignation follows internal pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has declined, and precedes a delayed defense funding announcement ahead of a NATO summit. A by-election in Makerfield may further challenge Starmer's leadership.