UK intercepts Russian shadow-fleet tanker in Channel

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British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel.

WHO: British forces

WHAT: Intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet

WHEN: Jun 14, 2026 at 4:39 AM ET

WHERE: English Channel

WHY: To carry out what the UK defence ministry called the first UK-led operation of its kind against a tanker accused of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Starmer calls English Channel incident involving Russian warship reckless · Jun 17, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
UK detains sanctioned tanker Smyrtos in English Channel · Jun 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker · Jun 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET

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