Heart-stopping footage has captured the moment Royal Marine commandos stormed a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker during a daring six-hour operation in the English Channel. The Ministry of Defence released dramatic video of the raid, which took place in the early hours of this morning and represents a significant blow to Vladimir Putin's war efforts in Ukraine.
Operation Details
The operation targeted a vessel belonging to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, which consists of older, poorly maintained ships used to smuggle sanctioned oil across the globe. The MoD stated that the operation was carried out despite Russia's best efforts to evade sanctions and continue fuelling its barbaric war with Ukraine.
Government Response
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the operation, saying it shows Putin's allies that there is 'nowhere to hide.' He paid tribute to all those involved, including the armed forces and law enforcement officers who keep the country safe around the clock.
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