Britain's Royal Navy confirmed on Wednesday that it has been monitoring a Russian warship and a merchant vessel navigating through the North Sea and English Channel.
HMS Somerset, which routinely shadows foreign vessels deemed potential security threats, observed Russia’s Boikiy warship as it escorted the Baltic Leader—a vessel reportedly carrying weapons from Syria—through UK waters.
In a statement, the Royal Navy said HMS Somerset "watched every move" of the warship as it headed south to meet the Baltic Leader and escort it back to Russia. The monitoring operation is part of the Royal Navy's ongoing mission to safeguard national security by keeping a close eye on any activities that could threaten critical infrastructure such as undersea cables or pipelines.
This latest operation follows a series of similar missions. In January, HMS Somerset tracked the suspected Russian spy ship Yantar, and last month, Royal Navy vessels shadowed a group of six Russian naval and merchant ships carrying ammunition used in Syria through the Channel.
Images published by Britain's Times on Tuesday captured sailors manning machine guns on board the Boikiy as it escorted the Baltic Leader. The vessel, which is sanctioned by the U.S. for transporting arms on behalf of the Russian military, underscores growing concerns over Russia's maritime activities in international waters.
The Royal Navy’s persistent monitoring of Russian vessels reflects ongoing efforts to counter potential security threats in the region amid heightened tensions following Russia's involvement in global conflicts. As the situation develops, British defense officials continue to stress the importance of vigilance along key maritime routes.
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