commandos

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The operation took place off the southern English coast, with the commandos fast-roping from a helicopter in the dark, according to defence ministry footage released.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Sunday's operation, which saw commandos fast-roping from a helicopter on to the tanker, was the first of its kind carried out by UK armed forces.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Sunday's six-hour operation, which saw commandos fast-roping from a helicopter on to the tanker and was supported by the Royal Air Force, was the first of its kind carried out by UK armed forces.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron posted a video of the seizure, which showed commandos rappelling from a helicopter onto the ship.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Perhaps most surprising is that most commandos were not criminals or delinquents: They volunteered for the special duty.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti