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 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. Continue reading...

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Royal Navy warships track Russian vessels for three days in UK waters

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Guardian Published 29 August 2026

Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters

BBC Published 29 August 2026

Royal Navy warships track Russian vessels for three days in UK waters

HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn used radars to monitor four vessels as they passed through the North Sea and English Channel last week.

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