Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Warships in English Channel, Warns Putin We Know Your Moves
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British Navy Intercepts Russian warships
HMS Severn and HMS mersey, along with a Wildcat helicopter, tracked and monitored two Russian warships – a tanker and a corvette – as they passed near the Isle of Wight and entered the North Sea. The ships were returning from a deployment in the Mediterranean.
Key Details:
* Monitoring & Data Gathering: the British ships used sensors to gather intelligence on the Russian vessels and shared a detailed report with intelligence groups.
* NATO Coordination: After the ships entered the North Sea,monitoring duty was handed over to NATO allies.
* Recent Interceptions: This is the latest in a series of interceptions of Russian ships by the UK and its allies.
* Recent Joint Operation: The UK also recently assisted French commandos in seizing a Russian shadow fleet tanker (MV Grinch) in the Mediterranean.
The article highlights the UK’s commitment to safeguarding its maritime interests and its close cooperation with NATO allies in monitoring Russian naval activity.