A Russian warship has carried out a live-fire weapons exercise just 46 miles from the UK coast, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The military manoeuvre occurred approximately 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth on July 20, according to an MoD spokesperson.
Royal Navy Shadowing
The Royal Navy shadowed the Russian vessel throughout the exercise and continues to track its activity closely. An MoD spokesperson stated: "A Russian naval vessel shadowed by the Royal Navy conducted a live-fire weapons exercise in international waters approximately 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth yesterday. The Royal Navy monitored that exercise throughout, continues to track the vessel's activity closely, and stands ready to protect UK national security."
Ongoing Monitoring
It remains unclear which specific Russian vessel conducted the exercise, but the Royal Navy had tracked a Russian ship earlier in July. The incident highlights continued Russian naval activity near UK waters, prompting close surveillance by British forces.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
