The UK Ministry of Defence announced the capture of the vessel Smyrtos during a six-hour operation in the English Channel. The operation involved UK forces and was aimed at addressing concerns over the vessel's suspected connections to Russian activities.
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UK Ministry of Defence captures suspected Russian tanker in English Channel
The UK Ministry of Defence has captured the vessel Smyrtos in the English Channel. The operation lasted six hours and was conducted by UK forces due to suspicions regarding the vessel's ties to Russian activities.
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UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
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UK Ministry of Defence captures suspected Russian tanker in English Channel