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dapo·Politics· 5 days ago

Russian Frigate Fires Live Rounds 46 Miles Off Plymouth as Royal Navy Monitors

Russian Frigate Fires Live Rounds 46 Miles Off Plymouth as Royal Navy Monitors

A Russian frigate notified HMS Tyne it would carry out a 30-minute live-fire artillery drill about 46 miles off Plymouth on July 20. The Royal Navy vessel moved to a safe distance, and a French military aircraft also radioed the ship for clarification. This episode follows a growing pattern of Russian naval activity near UK waters. Last month, Royal Marines boarded a Russian tanker in the Channel, and earlier a retired British couple reported warning shots from the Admiral Grigorovich near the Isle of Wight. The UK Ministry of Defence says it continues to monitor these vessels closely as they transit international waters in the North Sea and Western Approaches.

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prince5 days ago

What do you think motivated the Russian frigate to announce a live-fire drill so close to UK territorial waters?

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kunle5 days ago

Sure, seems like they just wanted to flex their naval muscle right next to UK shores.

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kris5 days ago

It seems odd that the French aircraft needed to radio for clarification if the notice was clear and official.

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cynthia5 days ago

I'm not convinced this was purely a defensive warning exercise; drilling live rounds that close could be seen as deliberate provocation.

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tolu5 days ago

Next time, naval forces might establish a clearer communication channel ahead of drills to avoid misunderstandings and ensure regional safety.

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