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War & Conflict3h 12m ago

Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, suspected of being part of the Russian 'shadow fleet' and shipping oil in violation of international sanctions.

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English Channel, south coast of England, London

Who
British armed forces, Keir Starmer, Russian 'shadow fleet', French authorities
What
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, suspected of being part of the Russian 'shadow fleet' and shipping oil in violation of international sanctions.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:45:23 GMT · 3h 12m ago
Where
English Channel, south coast of England, London ·
Why
The tanker is suspected of shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This operation aims to disrupt Russia's ability to evade sanctions and reduce its financial resources for the war in Ukraine, potentially impacting its capacity to threaten European security.

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  1. War & Conflict2h 18m ago
    British forces intercepted a Russian-sanctioned oil tanker named Smyrtos in the English Channel on Sunday.
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  2. War & Conflict2h 40m ago
    British forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel.
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  3. War & Conflict3h 12m ago
    Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, suspected of being part of the Russian 'shadow fleet,' shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
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  4. Currently Reading3h 12m ago
    Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, suspected of being part of the Russian 'shadow fleet' and shipping oil in violation of international sanctions.
  5. War & Conflict3h 12m ago
    Britain detained the oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, suspecting it is part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' shipping oil in violation of international sanctions.
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