Royal Marines have boarded a Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in a dramatic night operation.
The interception is the first of its kind, with forces using helicopters to take control of the Smyrtos over six hours.
Keir Starmer insisted the operation – carried out in ‘close coordination’ with the French – was ‘successful’ and ‘reminds Russia’ that the UK is prepared to act.
The PM has been facing a meltdown over funding for the military, with Defence Secretary John Healey quitting last week accusing him of failing to keep the country safe.
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