Russian warships intercepted by Royal Navy amid concerns over Moscow military activity - The Independent

UK patrol ship opens fire near Falkland Islands

A British patrol ship discharged 120 rounds near the Falkland Islands as tensions rose with Argentina. The Royal Navy recently intercepted Moscow's naval vessels in UK waters due to concerns over Russia's naval operations. Another Type 31 frigate faced setbacks. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Royal Navy recently intercepted Moscow's naval vessels in UK waters due to concerns over Russia's naval operations,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Shipwell Ford Group, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 120 — reports filed
  • 31 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 1 — A British patrol ship discharged 120 rounds near the Falkland Islands as tensions rose with Argentina....

Nov 2 — The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Shipwell Ford Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipwell Ford Group desk and last updated 02:13 UTC.

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