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Qatar Tribune
3 hours ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
British Royal Navy shadows Russian ships through English Channel
LondoncTypeface:> Britain's Royal Navy has shadowed Russian ships as they travelled through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based destroyer HMS Duncan and patrol ship HMS Mersey were dispatched to track the movements of RFN Boikiy which was on its way back from deployment in the Gulf of Guinea. Duncan met the corvette near the island of Ushant at the south-western end of the Channel on the French coast on June 20 before HMS Mersey took over duties off the Isle of Wight. It is the latest deployment of a UK warship to follow Russian vessels. It came soon after patrol ship HMS Trent and Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron shadowed RFN Admiral Grigorovich as part of joint NATO efforts as the Russian frigate sailed past Gibraltar, through the English Channel and into the North Sea, the Royal Navy said. (PA Media/dpa)
The Independent
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Royal Navy ‘keeping an eye' on Russian ships passing through English Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed Russian warships as they transited through the English Channel, marking the latest in a series of such close encounters in strategic waters. Portsmouth-based destroyer HMS Duncan and patrol ship HMS Mersey were deployed to monitor the movements of the Russian corvette RFN Boikiy. The Russian vessel was returning from a deployment in the Gulf of Guinea when HMS Duncan intercepted it near the island of Ushant, off the French coast, on June 20. Patrol ship HMS Mersey then took over surveillance duties as the Boikiy proceeded past the Isle of Wight. This incident follows a pattern of similar deployments by UK warships to track Russian vessels. Recently, HMS Trent, a patrol ship, along with Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron, tracked the Russian frigate RFN Admiral Grigorovich as part of joint Nato operations. That vessel sailed past Gibraltar, through the English Channel, and into the North Sea, the Royal Navy confirmed. Luke Pollard, Minister for the Armed Forces, said: 'Russian warships are increasingly sailing through the English Channel, and every time they do, a Royal Navy vessel will be keeping an eye on them. 'I have every confidence, as should the British public, that our Royal Navy will continue to defend our waters and keep our undersea cables safe.' Commander Daniel Lee, Commanding Officer of HMS Duncan, said: 'Escorting foreign warships through waters near the UK is a vital part of our mission to protect our nation and uphold international maritime law. 'It's a clear demonstration of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our seas, which are so important to the lives and livelihoods of the British people.'
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Russian warships shadowed by Royal Navy in UK waters as Putin vessel sails towards English Channel
Russian warships have been shadowed by Royal Navy warships and helicopters amid activity from Putin 's vessels in the English Channel and North Sea. During the operation, Portsmouth-based destroyer HMS Duncan and patrol ship HMS Mersey worked together as they reported on RFN Boilky's movements. The Russian corvette was recorded sailing eastwards through the English Channel. It comes after patrol ship HMS Trent and Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron shadowed RFN Admiral Grigorovich. The mission was a part of joint NATO efforts as the Russian frigate sailed past Gibraltar, through the English Channel and into the North Sea. The Type 45 destroyer Duncan met the Steregushchiy-class corvette near the island of Ushant at the southwestern end of the Channel on the French coast on June 20. HMS Mersey took over duties off the Isle of Wight on June 21, with Duncan returning to training ahead of operations. Luke Pollard, the minister for the Armed Forces said Russian warships were 'increasingly sailing through the English Channel'. He added: 'And every time they do, a Royal Navy vessel will be keeping an eye on them. 'I have every confidence, as should the British public, that our Royal Navy will continue to defend our waters and keep our undersea cables safe.' Commander Daniel Lee, Commanding Officer of HMS Duncan, said: 'Escorting foreign warships through waters near the UK is a vital part of our mission to protect our nation and uphold international maritime law. 'It's a clear demonstration of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our seas, which are so important to the lives and livelihoods of the British people. 'As a ship's company, we are proud to carry out this duty on behalf of the nation, showcasing our professionalism and readiness to respond to any task required of us.' HMS Duncan reported on Boikiy's movements using cutting-edge sensors and powerful radar, as Putin's warships continued its journey back from deployment in the Gulf of Guinea. Boikiy was last tracked by the Royal Navy in May by HMS Tyne, but the main difference now is that the Russian vessel was missing an anchor. HMS Mersey took over duties off the Isle of Wight on June 21, with Duncan returning to training ahead of operations. For patrol ship Mersey, also based in Portsmouth, this is the fifth time it has tracked Russian warships in UK waters last year. Lieutenant Commander Daniel Wardle, Commanding Officer of HMS Mersey, said: 'This operation is routine business for the Royal Navy and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to safeguarding the integrity of UK waters. 'Monitoring the movement of transiting naval vessels through the region is a fundamental task, and I am immensely proud of my ship's company for the professionalism, teamwork, and vigilance they consistently display.' HMS Trent was previously tasked to track the Admiral Grigorovich on her return journey to the UK for essential training. It comes after Trent spent more than four years away from home on missions in the Mediterranean, off West Africa and the Caribbean. The patrol ship began shadowing the frigate in waters near Gibraltar and closely watched movements through the Channel and into the North Sea. Commander Gavin Lowe, Commanding Officer HMS Trent, said: 'The Royal Navy is at sea every day safeguarding UK waters and I'm very proud of the professionalism and skill my team displayed while providing this vital assurance.'
The Independent
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Royal Navy shadows Russian ships through English Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed Russian ships as they travelled through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based destroyer HMS Duncan and patrol ship HMS Mersey were dispatched to track the movements of RFN Boikiy which was on its way back from deployment in the Gulf of Guinea. Duncan met the corvette near the island of Ushant at the south-western end of the Channel on the French coast on June 20 before HMS Mersey took over duties off the Isle of Wight. It is the latest deployment of a UK warship to follow Russian vessels. It came soon after patrol ship HMS Trent and Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron shadowed RFN Admiral Grigorovich as part of joint Nato efforts as the Russian frigate sailed past Gibraltar, through the English Channel and into the North Sea, the Royal Navy said. Luke Pollard, Minister for the Armed Forces, said: 'Russian warships are increasingly sailing through the English Channel, and every time they do, a Royal Navy vessel will be keeping an eye on them. 'I have every confidence, as should the British public, that our Royal Navy will continue to defend our waters and keep our undersea cables safe.' Commander Daniel Lee, Commanding Officer of HMS Duncan, said: 'Escorting foreign warships through waters near the UK is a vital part of our mission to protect our nation and uphold international maritime law. 'It's a clear demonstration of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our seas, which are so important to the lives and livelihoods of the British people.'
Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Royal Navy to shadow Russian warships in North Sea under new orders
The Royal Navy has been ordered to shadow Russian warships in the English Channel and North Sea The Royal Navy has received a call to action to shadow Russian military presence with their vessels and aircraft in the English Channel and North Sea during a four-day surveillance operation centred on President Vladimir Putin's manoeuvres. Amid heightened tensions, Luke Pollard, Minister for the Armed Forces, flagged concerns stating that Russian warships are "increasingly sailing through the English Channel". The navy has taken steps to bolster its maritime defences, utilising Portsmouth's HMS Duncan, a destroyer, and patrol vessel HMS Mersey to track the RFN Boikiy, a Russian corvette traversing eastwards across the English Channel. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Mr Pollard underlined the commitment of the naval forces: "Russian warships are increasingly sailing through the English Channel, and every time they do, a Royal Navy vessel will be keeping an eye on them. I have every confidence, as should the British public, that our Royal Navy will continue to defend our waters and keep our undersea cables safe." Commander Daniel Lee, at the helm of HMS Duncan, conveyed the importance of their mission: "Escorting foreign warships through waters near the UK is a vital part of our mission to protect our nation and uphold international maritime law. It's a clear demonstration of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our seas, which are so important to the lives and livelihoods of the British people." The Royal Navy commander said: "As a ship's company, we are proud to carry out this duty on behalf of the nation, showcasing our professionalism and readiness to respond to any task required of us.", reports the Mirror. Royal Navy warship HMS Duncan and a patrol ship tracked a Russian vessel off the coast of Britain. The Steregushchiy-class corvette was trailed shortly after HMS Trent, alongside Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron, monitored RFN Admiral Grigorovich through the English Channel. Duncan was deployed on June 20, meeting the corvette near the southwestern end of the Channel at Ushant, off the French coast, while HMS Mersey took over close to the Isle of Wight 24 hours later. HMS Duncan then withdrew for further training prior to resuming operational duties.
