Royal Marine commandos conducted an operation on the oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. The UK's Defense Ministry described this as the first operation of its kind led by the UK.
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UK detains oil tanker Smyrtos suspected of links to Russia's shadow fleet
The UK has detained the oil tanker Smyrtos, which is suspected of having connections to Russia's shadow fleet. Royal Marine commandos executed the operation in the English Channel, marking a significant action by the UK.
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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker suspected of ties to Russia's shadow fleet
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UK detains oil tanker Smyrtos suspected of links to Russia's shadow fleet