Royal Navy warns of 25% surge in Russian naval activity near UK
- The Royal Navy has warned of a significant increase in Russian naval activity near UK waters, having spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow's vessels.
- Naval operations to track Russian ships surged by 25 per cent in July compared to last year, with warships repeatedly traversing the Dover Strait and North Sea.
- Offshore patrol vessels HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were deployed throughout the month to monitor Russian frigates Neustrashimy and Admiral Grigorovich, which are tasked with escorting so-called “shadow fleet” tankers.
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- The Royal Navy has warned of a significant increase in Russian naval activity near UK waters, having spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow's vessels.
- Naval operations to track Russian ships surged by 25 per cent in July compared to last year, with warships repeatedly traversing the Dover Strait and North Sea.
- Offshore patrol vessels HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were deployed throughout the month to monitor Russian frigates Neustrashimy and Admiral Grigorovich, which are tasked with escorting so-called “shadow fleet” tankers.
Sources: The Independent