British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday, for the first time leading an operation to disrupt the oil revenue that helps fund Russia’s war in Ukraine.The vessel Smyrtos, sailing under the Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials in the early hours on Sunday, with support from Chinook helicopters and other aircraft, a frigate and a minehunter.“This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on social media.
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SUN · 2026-06-14 · 10:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0614-84312
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British commandos board Russian shadow fleet tanker, Zelensky grateful
British armed forces, including Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officials, intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation, supported by various military assets, marks the first time Britain has led an effort to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
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British armed forces, including Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officials, intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation, supported by various military assets, marks the first time Britain has led an effort to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. The vessel, named Smyrtos and sailing under a Cameroon flag, was boarded in the early hours. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation delivers a blow to Russia and signals that those funding the war will not be allowed to hide.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this operation delivers 'another blow to Russia' and warns those funding Putin's war.
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The vessel Smyrtos, sailing under the Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and NCA officials.
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The operation aims to disrupt oil revenue that helps fund Russia's war in Ukraine.
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British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
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