The captured tanker of the Russian shadow fleet has arrived in Scotland: details of the operation.
13.01.2026
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Shostal Oleksandr
13.01.2026
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The tanker of the Russian shadow fleet has been captured by the joint forces of the USA and Great Britain
According to The Sun: The Marinera tanker, linked to Venezuela, was captured in the North Atlantic and spotted while docking in Great Britain. This incident occurred when a submarine accompanying the Russian forces fled the scene.
The vessel appeared in photos as it arrived in Moray Firth in northeast Scotland.
More information will be provided later...
The capture of the Marinera tanker underscores the growing tension between Western countries and Russia, particularly in light of current geopolitical challenges. The joint actions of the USA and Great Britain in this operation indicate the readiness of allies to confront threats related to unrecognized maritime operations and drug trafficking.
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