UK Armed Forces intercept shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, Starmer announces
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UK Prime Minister Starmer directed the Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel in the early hours of the morning. The operation is framed as a blow against Russia and those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine, signaling that the UK will not allow such activities to go unchecked.
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This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide.
🇬🇧🚢 Starmer: In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel.
This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Pu
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