UK forces seize suspected Russian oil tanker accused of funding Ukraine war

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British armed forces intercepted the oil tanker 'SMYRTOS' in the English Channel, marking the first such operation by the UK military against a vessel suspected of being part of Russia's sanctioned shadow fleet. The tanker is accused of funding the Ukraine war, and its seizure represents a significant move in enforcing international sanctions against Russia.

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British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet.

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