Britain intercepts Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the English Channel
Kyiv • UNN
The British military intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel. The operation dealt another blow to the Russian Federation's resources for the war against Ukraine.
British military forces intercepted a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker on Sunday as it attempted to pass through the English Channel. This was stated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the social network X, UNN reports.
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The head of the British government stated that he ordered the Armed Forces to intercept a "shadow fleet" oil tanker attempting to transit the English Channel. Starmer stated that this operation was another blow to Russia for its war against Ukraine.
"This successful operation deals another blow to Russia and serves as a reminder to those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not allow them to hide. I want to thank everyone involved in this operation, including our Armed Forces and law enforcement officers, who ensure the security of this country 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,"
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