Dossier
Russia's shadow fleet
Coverage of Russia's shadow fleet in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel
British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel. The UK defence ministry described the operation as the first of its kind led by the country.