Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters
The Royal Navy conducted a 72-hour operation to monitor four Russian vessels, including a destroyer and two sanctioned cargo ships, as they transited through the North Sea and the English Channel. Officials emphasized the ongoing security risks posed by Russian 'shadow fleet' activity in UK waters.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising geopolitical tensions and the increased frequency of Russian naval activity near British territory, necessitating constant military surveillance.
The destroyer HMS Duncan, pictured in Portsmouth Harbour, was one of three Royal Navy vessels deployed to monitor Russian ships. The destroyer HMS Duncan, pictured in Portsmouth Harbour, was one of three Royal Navy vessels deployed to monitor Russian ships. Military Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters Three vessels and a helicopter deployed to monitor four ships travelling through the North Sea to the Channel
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels as they passed through UK waters, it has emerged.
The “intense” 72-hour operation took place last week, with radars used to monitor four ships that made their way from the North Sea through to the Channel.
The fleet was surveilled by HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn, with a Merlin helicopter providing support, officials said.
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