Russian Captain Arrested After Tanker Collision Off UK Coast

A Russian-led cargo ship rammed a US military fuel tanker near Grimsby, sparking fire and raising questions about potential sabotage.

The cargo ship 'Solong,' under a Russian captain, collided with the anchored US-flagged tanker 'Stena Immaculate,' carrying jet fuel for the US military, off the English coast on Monday.
Both ships caught fire, with one crew member from the 'Solong' presumed dead and 36 others evacuated safely; the fires are now largely extinguished.
US officials have suggested sabotage as a possible cause, but British authorities have downplayed this theory, citing no evidence to support it so far.
Preliminary investigations indicate the 'Solong' may have been operating on autopilot, with its route showing a straight trajectory before the collision.
Environmental impact appears limited, as initial assessments suggest most of the spilled fuel burned off in the fire, with no significant pollution detected in the surrounding waters.