British Forces Board and Detain Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel

In a first-of-its-kind operation, British naval forces boarded and detained the sanctioned tanker 'Smyrtos' in the English Channel on June 14. The vessel is suspected of belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' used to evade international sanctions and fund the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation, conducted in coordination with French authorities, aimed to demonstrate that vessels fueling the conflict cannot hide from international enforcement.

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Country: United Kingdom

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: Manila Bulletin

Also reported by: Institute for the Study of War

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