Royal Navy warships track Russian vessels for three days in UK waters
Summary
Royal Navy warships and a helicopter tracked Russian Navy vessels and cargo ships for three days in UK waters, including the North Sea and English Channel. This operation aimed to monitor Russian movements closely and has caused delays and extra costs for Russian ships.Key Facts
- Royal Navy ships HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans, and HMS Severn tracked four Russian vessels last week.
- A Merlin helicopter helped by watching from the air.
- The Russian destroyer Admiral Levchenko escorted two sanctioned cargo ships called General Skobelev and Sparta.
- Russia responded by sending more military ships, including the frigate Neustrashimy.
- A NATO ally took over monitoring after the ships moved off the coast of France.
- In June, Royal Marines and UK agencies boarded a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel during a six-hour operation.
- The UK has sanctioned over 500 vessels linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
- Royal Navy activity to watch Russian ships increased by 25% compared to last year.
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