British Defense Ministry
Coverage of British Defense Ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Archaeology team unearths 'prototype' of world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away
Archaeologists discovered a 5,000-year-old wooden structure near Stonehenge in southern England, predating it by 500 years. The structure, aligned with summer and winter solstices, included artifacts like pottery and a rare disc-shaped knife, suggesting it was a site for religious gatherings.
- Ukrainian drone strikes kill 1 and spark fire at oil facility in Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured nine in Russia's Oryol region, while another strike hit an oil facility in Yaroslavl, part of Ukraine's campaign against Russian energy targets. Britain detained a sanctioned tanker, Smyrtos, in the English Channel as part of efforts to disrupt Russia's shadow fleet evading sanctions.
- U.K. Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel in English Channel
The U.K. intercepted a Russian Shadow Fleet vessel named SMYRTOS in the English Channel. The operation, which lasted six hours, involved aircraft and navy vessels, according to the British defense ministry.
- Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
Britain detained the sanctioned oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet evading sanctions over its war in Ukraine. The operation, coordinated with French authorities, aims to disrupt resources fueling Russia’s aggression.