UK Seizes Banned Oil Tanker Linked to Russia's Shadow Fleet

Kathmandu. The debate over security and sanctions enforcement in European waterways has reignited after Britain seized a banned oil tanker linked to the 'shadow fleet'. According to the British Ministry of Defence, this operation is one of the latest stringent steps taken to enforce sanctions imposed on Russia after the Ukraine war.

According to the ministry, a joint operation lasting approximately 6 hours was conducted on Sunday. Naval ships and aircraft, including Chinook helicopters and the frigate HMS Southampton, participated in the operation. During this, Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded and seized the vessel named SMYRTOS.