Navy says it is spending 25% more time monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters
Summary
The Royal Navy spent more time in July monitoring Russian ships near UK waters, with a 25% increase in operations compared to last year. British naval forces tracked Russian warships escorting tankers suspected of avoiding sanctions, as part of wider efforts to protect UK interests and counter increased Russian naval activity.Key Facts
- The Royal Navy monitored Russian vessels for 21 days in July.
- Naval operations to shadow Russian ships rose by 25% compared to last year.
- British ships and helicopters tracked Russian frigates Neustrashimy and Admiral Grigorovich.
- Russia’s “shadow fleet” tankers are suspected of avoiding international oil sanctions.
- From April 2025 to March 2026, Royal Navy vessels were activated 116 times to monitor 61 Russian warships and 28 merchant ships.
- Russian naval activity near the UK increased by 30% over the past two years.
- The UK seized the tanker Smyrtos in June, marking the first British boarding of a shadow fleet vessel.
- Russian oil and gas revenues fell 24% in 2025 due to sanctions and monitoring efforts.
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