Russian warship carries out rare live-fire exercise 45 miles off UK coast
Summary
A Russian warship called the Neustrashimy fired its guns in a live exercise about 45 miles south of Plymouth, UK, while being watched by a British ship. The event was unusual because such firing drills near another country usually happen with advance warning, but this one was done on short notice in international waters.Key Facts
- The Russian warship Neustrashimy carried out a 30-minute live-fire drill near the UK coast.
- The exercise took place roughly 45 miles south of Plymouth in the English Channel.
- A British ship, HMS Tyne, was tracking the Russian vessel and moved away for safety during the firing.
- The Neustrashimy is a 130-meter frigate armed with missiles, a 100mm gun, and machine guns.
- It replaced another Russian frigate, Admiral Grigorovich, which had been near the UK for three months.
- Russian warships have frequently been near UK waters in 2026, sometimes firing warning shots close to British civilians.
- Tensions between the UK and Russia are high, especially after the UK seized a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Channel last month.
- The UK’s Ministry of Defence said the Royal Navy is watching the Russian ship and ready to protect UK security.
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