Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
Summary
A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy frigate, fired its guns in a live exercise about 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth in international waters. The Royal Navy and a French military plane watched the exercise and communicated with the Russian ship to understand its actions.Key Facts
- The Russian warship, Neustrashimy, conducted a 30-minute live-fire drill near Plymouth, about 40 nautical miles away.
- The Royal Navy warship HMS Tyne was informed beforehand and moved to a safer distance during the exercise.
- A French military plane also monitored the Russian ship and contacted it by radio to ask about its intentions.
- The exercise took place in international waters, not inside UK or French waters.
- The UK Ministry of Defence is closely tracking the Russian naval activity in the area.
- Russian warships have increased their presence near UK waters in recent months.
- In June, another Russian warship fired warning shots near a British couple sailing in the English Channel.
- Last month, British forces boarded a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel in a rare operation.
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