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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Jay Gotera

British Special Forces Poised to Strike Putin's Shadow Fleet in High Seas Showdown

The tanker Eventin of Russia's shadow fleet is seen off the coast of the island of Rugen in the Baltic Sea on 17 August 2025. (Credit: Getty Images)

British special forces are reportedly preparing for an escalation at sea, with plans under consideration to board and seize Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers accused of evading international sanctions.

The move signals a new phase in Britain's confrontation with Moscow, raising the stakes for global shipping and energy markets.

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