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UK seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker

British forces have boarded and seized a suspected Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. The vessel is part of a network accused of evading sanctions by transporting fuel to Russia. Photos show the tanker surrounded by UK Royal Marines. The operation marks a direct challenge to Moscow’s covert energy trade.

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New visual evidence and official confirmation of the Royal Marines boarding the tanker have been released, along with details of its suspected role in sanctions circumvention.

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  1. UK seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

    British forces have boarded and seized a suspected Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. The vessel is part of a network accused of evading sanctions by transporting fuel to Russia. Photos show the tanker surrounded by UK Royal Marines. The operation marks a direct challenge to Moscow’s covert energy trade.

    What's confirmed:

    • UK forces seized a suspected Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, confirmed by multiple official sources.
    • Royal Marines boarded the vessel as part of the operation, with images showing the interception and boarding process.
    • The tanker is part of a network accused of transporting fuel to Russia despite international sanctions.
    • The operation aligns with broader efforts to disrupt Russia’s covert energy trade routes.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The intercepted tanker has been described as a 'Frankenwrap,' though no official definition or context for the term has been provided.
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