https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/an-intercepted-oil-tanker-and-a-frankenwrap-photos-of-the-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/an-intercepted-oil-tanker-and-a-frankenwrap-photos-of-the-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/an-intercepted-oil-tanker-and-a-frankenwrap-photos-of-the-day#u327Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:11:38 +0000British forces intercepted the *SMYRTOS*, a sanctioned Russian oil tanker linked to the shadow fleet, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation involved Royal Marines and law enforcement, with French assistance. The vessel is now anchored off England’s south coast under monitoring. A 38-year-old Indian national was detained during boarding.What's confirmed:British Royal Marines and law enforcement boarded and diverted the *SMYRTOS* during a six-hour operation in the English Channel.The vessel will be held off England’s south coast while investigations into environmental and safety concer https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/an-intercepted-oil-tanker-and-a-frankenwrap-photos-of-the-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/an-intercepted-oil-tanker-and-a-frankenwrap-photos-of-the-day#u167Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:52:51 +0000British forces seized the Russian-linked oil tanker *SMYRTOS* in the English Channel on Sunday, marking the UK’s first such operation. A 38-year-old Indian national was arrested after boarding. France assisted with the interception, supported by UK military assets. The vessel was reportedly attempting to evade sanctions.What's confirmed:UK forces intercepted the Russian shadow fleet oil tanker *SMYRTOS* in the English Channel on June 14, 2026, in the first such operation by British forces.A 38-year-old Indian national was arrested after boarding the vessel by UK Armed Forces and the National C