British Forces Intercept Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker in Historic Operation
Published on: June 14, 2026, 2:23 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The British military launched a significant operation in the Channel, intercepting a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos, under Cameroon flag. The action, led by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officials, marks a historical step in disrupting Russia's oil revenue, funding the war in Ukraine.
