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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Russian warship lurking near Outer Hebrides spying on Britain's missile defences caught by Navy
A RUSSIAN warship was caught by the Navy spying on Britain's missile defences. It was found lurking near the Outer Hebrides during Nato live fire tests on shooting down a Russian-style missile. Advertisement 4 Russian spy ship Yuri Ivanov is tracked by the Navy Credit: Royal Navy 4 HMS Hurworth shadowing warship Stoikiy in the Channel Credit: Royal Navy 4 HMS Hurworth and a helicopter during the alert Credit: Royal Navy The Yuri Ivanov, a so-called Russian research ship, was trying to watch the exercise, known as Formidable Shield. The drills involved HMS Dragon, one of the The Navy hailed the test a 'huge moment' as the Sea Viper obliterated the incoming missile. Moments after the war games finished, HMS Dragon was ordered to hunt down Vladimir Putin's spy ship. Advertisement READ MORE ON RUSSIAN SPIES The Navy said: 'HMS Dragon launched her Merlin helicopter to collect information until the Yuri Ivanov headed north towards its Arctic home.' Separately two Navy minehunters, HMS Ledbury and HMS Hurworth, were scrambled in Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw, captain of HMS Hurworth, said: 'This was all in a day's work for the ship's company.' 4 The Navy ordered one of its vessels to hunt down Vladimir Putin's spy ship Credit: Alamy Advertisement Incredible moment a Royal Navy warship destroys a supersonic missile off Scots coast
Leader Live
5 days ago
- General
- Leader Live
Russian vessels in UK waters tracked by Royal Navy for second time this month
A five-day operation which began on May 18 tracked Russian vessels and escorted them through UK waters, the Royal Navy said. It followed the activation of HMS Tyne three weeks ago. Warships and helicopters were activated in a bid to 'ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea-lanes', Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw said. Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yuri Ivanov was monitored in waters off the Outer Hebrides following the completion of major Nato exercise Formidable Shield nearby, on May 21-23, the Navy said. HMS Dragon, a destroyer based in Portsmouth, launched a Merlin helicopter to collect aerial information until the Yuri Ivanov headed north towards its base in the Arctic. Three Russian vessels, two cargo boats and a warship, RFN Stoikiy, were shadowed by HMS Ledbury, HMS Hurworth and 814 Naval Air Squadron, the Royal Navy added. Stoikiy, a Steregushchiy-class corvette, sailed west through the Channel to meet two merchant vessels, Sparta IV and General Skobelev, which were returning from the Mediterranean. HMS Ledbury met Stoikiy late on May 18, monitoring the warship through the Dover Strait during its westbound journey – before HMS Hurworth took over the next day off Brighton, and kept watch as Stoikiy met the two merchant vessels south-west of Land's End. The minehunter then tracked the group eastbound through the Channel and into the North Sea until the operation ended on the afternoon of May 22. During the eastbound trip, a Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose monitored the Russian group, with aircraft and warships from Nato allies also involved. The warship subsequently escorted the two cargo ships eastbound, watched by HMS Hurworth, also based in Portsmouth. L/Cdr Bradshaw, commanding officer of minehunter HMS Hurworth, said: 'Monitoring activity on the seas and seabed around the UK is one of the core roles of the Royal Navy's 2nd Mine-Countermeasures Squadron. 'This operation was all in a day's work for the ship's company, who have shown great professionalism. 'We have kept a constant watch to ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea lanes.' Lieutenant Commander Craig Clark, commanding officer of HMS Ledbury, said: 'Escorting Russian vessels through UK waters is a vital demonstration of our unwavering commitment to national security.' Able seaman mine warfare Wayne Slater, from HMS Hurworth, said: 'Driving the ship close to the Russian vessels has been a new experience for me as a helmsman. 'Everything has been safe and professional but we're all trained to make sure we can respond to any aggression or incident whenever non-allied warships are operating near UK waters.' Lieutenant Patrick Bingham, gunnery officer from HMS Hurworth, added: 'As a former merchant navy officer, I know how important freedom of the seas is to the lifeline of goods and raw materials upon which our economy depends. 'The Royal Navy has been a guardian of the freedom of the seas for centuries and I am privileged to have contributed to this mission.'
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Russian vessels in UK waters tracked by Royal Navy for second time this month
A five-day operation which began on May 18 tracked Russian vessels and escorted them through UK waters, the Royal Navy said. It followed the activation of HMS Tyne three weeks ago. Warships and helicopters were activated in a bid to 'ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea-lanes', Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw said. Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yuri Ivanov was monitored in waters off the Outer Hebrides following the completion of major Nato exercise Formidable Shield nearby, on May 21-23, the Navy said. HMS Dragon, a destroyer based in Portsmouth, launched a Merlin helicopter to collect aerial information until the Yuri Ivanov headed north towards its base in the Arctic. Three Russian vessels, two cargo boats and a warship, RFN Stoikiy, were shadowed by HMS Ledbury, HMS Hurworth and 814 Naval Air Squadron, the Royal Navy added. Stoikiy, a Steregushchiy-class corvette, sailed west through the Channel to meet two merchant vessels, Sparta IV and General Skobelev, which were returning from the Mediterranean. HMS Ledbury met Stoikiy late on May 18, monitoring the warship through the Dover Strait during its westbound journey – before HMS Hurworth took over the next day off Brighton, and kept watch as Stoikiy met the two merchant vessels south-west of Land's End. The minehunter then tracked the group eastbound through the Channel and into the North Sea until the operation ended on the afternoon of May 22. During the eastbound trip, a Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose monitored the Russian group, with aircraft and warships from Nato allies also involved. The warship subsequently escorted the two cargo ships eastbound, watched by HMS Hurworth, also based in Portsmouth. L/Cdr Bradshaw, commanding officer of minehunter HMS Hurworth, said: 'Monitoring activity on the seas and seabed around the UK is one of the core roles of the Royal Navy's 2nd Mine-Countermeasures Squadron. 'This operation was all in a day's work for the ship's company, who have shown great professionalism. 'We have kept a constant watch to ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea lanes.' Lieutenant Commander Craig Clark, commanding officer of HMS Ledbury, said: 'Escorting Russian vessels through UK waters is a vital demonstration of our unwavering commitment to national security.' Able seaman mine warfare Wayne Slater, from HMS Hurworth, said: 'Driving the ship close to the Russian vessels has been a new experience for me as a helmsman. 'Everything has been safe and professional but we're all trained to make sure we can respond to any aggression or incident whenever non-allied warships are operating near UK waters.' Lieutenant Patrick Bingham, gunnery officer from HMS Hurworth, added: 'As a former merchant navy officer, I know how important freedom of the seas is to the lifeline of goods and raw materials upon which our economy depends. 'The Royal Navy has been a guardian of the freedom of the seas for centuries and I am privileged to have contributed to this mission.'
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Russian spy vessel spotted off coast of Scotland as Royal Navy deploys warships
SEA ALERT Russian spy vessel spotted off coast of Scotland as Royal Navy deploys warships Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROYAL Navy warships and helicopters were deployed after a Russian ship was spotted in Scottish waters. It's believed the Russian intelligence gathering vessel was detected as it loitered in waters near the Outer Hebrides. The Navy sent the HMS Dragon destroyer ship to monitor the suspicious vessel which appeared following the completion of major NATO exercise Formidable Shield which took place nearby. HMS Dragon, a Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer, launched its Merlin helicopter which gathered information on Russia's Yuri Ivanov ship from above before it headed towards its home in the Arctic. Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw, Commanding Officer of Hunt-class minehunter HMS Hurworth said: "Monitoring activity on the seas and seabed around the UK is one of the core roles of the Royal Navy's 2nd Mine-Countermeasures Squadron. "This operation was all in a day's work for the ship's company who have shown great professionalism. "We have kept a constant watch to ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea lanes." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
The National
5 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Russian warship spotted 'loitering' off Outer Hebrides coast
The Royal Navy deployed its HMS Dragon ship as Russian intelligence gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov "loitered" in the waters off the Outer Hebrides. The UK ship was in the area following a major Nato exercise, dubbed "Formidable Shield", which took place between May 21 and 23. READ MORE: Douglas Ross kicked out of Holyrood Chamber for breaking rules The ship's Merlin helicopter was also launched to collect aerial information, before the Yuri Ivanov eventually left and headed north towards its base in the Arctic. HMS Dragon was built by BAE Systems at Scotstoun on the Clyde and is based in Portsmouth. At the same time the Yuri Ivanov was monitored off the Scottish coast, three Russian vessels, two cargo boats and a warship, RFN Stoikiy, were also shadowed by the Royal Navy after being spotted in the English Channel. HMS Ledbury, HMS Hurworth and the 814 Naval Air Squadron monitored the warship as it sailed west through the Channel to meet two merchant vessels which were returning from the Mediterranean. Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw, commanding officer of minehunter ship HMS Hurworth, said: "Monitoring activity on the seas and seabed around the UK is one of the core roles of the Royal Navy's 2nd Mine-Countermeasures Squadron. "This operation was all in a day's work for the ship's company who have shown great professionalism. We have kept a constant watch to ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea-lanes." READ MORE: Mountain climber airlifted from Munro after falling 50ft Lieutenant Commander Craig Clark, commanding officer of HMS Ledbury, said: 'Escorting Russian vessels through UK waters is a vital demonstration of our unwavering commitment to national security.' Lieutenant Patrick Bingham, gunnery officer from HMS Hurworth, added: 'As a former merchant navy officer, I know how important freedom of the seas is to the lifeline of goods and raw materials upon which our economy depends. 'The Royal Navy has been a guardian of the freedom of the seas for centuries and I am privileged to have contributed to this mission.' It is the second time this month that Russian vessels in UK waters have been monitored by the Royal Navy.
