The Royal Navy says it spent 21 days in July monitoring Russian vessels, a 25% increase in such operations compared with the same month a year earlier.
Key facts
- The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Russian vessels.
- Operations to monitor Russian ships rose 25% compared with the previous year.
- Warships made repeated voyages through the Dover Strait and North Sea.
- The Navy warned of increasing Russian activity around UK waters.
The Royal Navy has warned of increasing Russian activity around the UK’s waters after spending 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s ships, according to the Guardian.
Naval operations to monitor Russian vessels increased by 25% last month compared with the same period the previous year, the Guardian reported. Warships made repeated voyages through the Dover Strait and the North Sea as part of the effort.
The figures point to a sustained tempo of activity, with the Navy shadowing Russian ships for roughly two-thirds of the month of July.
The Guardian did not detail the specific vessels involved or the reasons behind the increase.
Why it matters
The reported rise in naval monitoring reflects the Royal Navy's stated concern about increased Russian activity near UK waters.
Frequently asked questions
How much has the Royal Navy increased its monitoring of Russian vessels?
According to the Guardian, naval operations to monitor Russian vessels increased by 25% in July compared with the same month the previous year.
How many days did the Navy spend monitoring Russian ships in July?
The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow's ships, the Guardian reported.
Where were the Russian vessels being monitored?
The warships made repeated voyages through the Dover Strait and the North Sea, according to the Guardian.