Summary
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian submarine passing through the English Channel to ensure UK waters remained secure. This is part of the UK's response to increased Russian naval activity near its waters. The submarine was observed until it reached near France, where NATO allies continued tracking.
Key Facts
- The Royal Navy followed a Russian submarine named Krasnodar through the English Channel.
- The submarine was sailing from the North Sea and was accompanied by a tugboat.
- A Royal Navy tanker, RFA Tidesurge, with a Merlin helicopter, tracked the submarine for three days.
- UK government reports a 30% rise in Russian vessels near UK waters over the last two years.
- The Russian embassy claims they are not interested in the UK's underwater communications.
- Once near northwest France, NATO allies took over tracking the submarine.
- The UK has launched the Atlantic Bastion program to protect undersea cables and pipelines from potential Russian threats.
