British naval forces seized a tanker in the English Channel on Sunday morning. The vessel is part of a fleet suspected of transporting sanctioned Russian oil. The operation was conducted by the UK Ministry of Defence, according to Reuters. This “shadow fleet” is believed to be involved in circumventing international sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Details regarding the tanker’s name and cargo are currently limited. The seizure highlights increased efforts to enforce sanctions and disrupt Russia’s ability to finance the war. Further investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the tanker’s involvement in sanctions evasion.