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UK seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Channel

Updated 2026-06-16 05:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The UK's Royal Marines conducted a first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel to seize a Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker, causing other tankers to turn around.

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UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means

UK's Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.

2026-06-16 04:54 UTC