Royal Navy monitors Russian ships during NATO joint operation in the North Atlantic

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Royal Navy monitors Russian ships in NATO joint operation in the North Atlantic
Royal Navy monitors Russian ships in NATO joint operation in the North Atlantic (X @RoyalNavy)

The Royal Navy monitored two Russian ships for three days in waters near the United Kingdom, as part of a NATO operation in the North Atlantic.

The HMS Iron Duke frigate, supported by a Wildcat helicopter, tracked the Russian frigate Neustrashimy and the cargo ship Sparta IV as they passed through the North Sea and the English Channel, from September 20 to 23.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the operation reinforces the role of maritime security in protecting the country’s economy and critical infrastructure. The commander of the HMS Iron Duke emphasized that operations of this kind, although not highly visible, are essential for ensuring the protection of strategic sectors such as energy, data, food, and trade, while maintaining constant surveillance over British waters.

This was the 18th time in 12 months that the ship was called upon for such a mission, having tracked a total of 25 Russian vessels. The operation also had the support of NATO allies, demonstrating integrated cooperation between different navies in a joint effort to contain Russia’s naval activities in the region.

Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @RoyalNavy | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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