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British commandos board Russian oil tanker in rare Channel raid
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67% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · Jun 14, 2026
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British commandos and law enforcement boarded the Russian tanker Smatros in the English Channel on Sunday and held it off southern England. Keir Starmer called the raid a blow to Russia, while Volodymyr Zelensky urged Europe to allow seizure of tanker cargoes.
- 01British forces seized the Russian tanker Smatros in the Channel on Sunday.
- 02The vessel is being detained off England’s south coast during an investigation.
- 03Royal Marines rappelled from Chinook helicopters in a joint operation with France.
- 04Starmer said the raid struck another blow against Russia’s war financing.
- 05Zelensky called for laws allowing seizure of the oil cargoes.
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