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Russian ship intercepted in the English Channel

The Russian ship was intercepted in the English Channel, RIA Novosti reports. with reference to the local media, which provide data from the French Maritime Prefecture.

“The Russian ship was intercepted in the English Channel,” the Maritime Prefecture said in a statement.

According to preliminary data, the ship was transporting cars to St. Petersburg. It has now been redirected to Boulogne-sur-Mer, a city in northern France.

Earlier on February 25, a chemical tanker sailing under the Moldovan flag came under fire in the Black Sea. Reportedly, the tanker Millenial Spirit, which was in the neutral waters of the Black Sea (46°22.221'N, 031°07.095'E), was hit by a shell.

A fire broke out on board the vessel, equipment and lifeboats were destroyed. The crew, consisting of Russian citizens, left the tanker in life jackets. Currently, nearby ships are conducting rescue operations. There is no information about the shooting party.

Russian ship intercepted in the English Channel