A Royal Navy destroyer has intercepted and monitored a Russian warship because it sailed by means of UK waters.
HMS Duncan, based mostly in Portsmouth, was deployed by NATO Allied Maritime Command, the Royal Navy stated.
The Kind 45 destroyer – and helicopter, a Wildcat mannequin – had been scrambled to shadow Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov.
It’s the first time a Royal Navy warship has been tasked instantly below the alliance’s direct command for such an operation, a Navy spokesman stated.
The destroyer used superior sensors and techniques to intercept the Russian vessel within the North Sea.
It monitored its westward passage by means of the English Channel in the direction of the island of Ushant, off the French coast.
The operation additionally concerned the Dutch Air Drive NH90 and the French Navy.
The NATO Allied Maritime Command is headquartered in Northwood, Middlesex.
Al Carns, minister for the armed forces, stated: “The Royal Navy stands prepared to reply to any Russian Naval exercise.
“They conduct constant monitoring operations to safeguard Britain and our territorial waters.”
Commander Dan Lee, HMS Duncan’s commanding officer, stated: “This operation highlights the Royal Navy’s commitment to safeguarding UK waters and working seamlessly with our NATO allies to ensure the security of our shared maritime spaces.”
HMS Duncan is one among two Royal Navy warships hooked up to the NATO process pressure Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) which patrols northern European waters.
