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Royal Navy Confirms Month-Long Watch on Russian Frigate Near UK Infrastructure

The operation underscores concern over Russian probing of seabed cables and coastal energy sites near the UK.

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Last month, Royal Navy helicopters and ships were dispatched to shadow four Russian Navy vessels, including a surfaced submarine, in the English Channel and North Sea (Photo: Royal Navy)
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Overview

  • The Royal Navy said it tracked the frigate Admiral Grigorovich without a break throughout April using HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey, HMS Severn, RFA Tideforce and Wildcat helicopters.
  • The frigate moved between the North Sea and the Western Approaches and paused to refuel near the Galloper wind farm off Suffolk, which powers more than 400,000 homes.
  • NATO’s maritime command said it is watching the activity closely and sharing information with allies to support national monitoring efforts.
  • A separate Russian Amur-class repair ship, PM-82, was reported stationary near the Galloper site, echoing a similar presence there last month.
  • Maritime data showed eight sanctioned tankers tied to Russia’s shadow fleet passed the English Channel on Tuesday, highlighting UK powers to detain ships but few interdictions so far.