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WorldRoyal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters

The Royal Navy carried out an intense 72-hour operation last week, using radar to monitor four Russian vessels travelling from the North Sea towards the Channel. Three warships and a Merlin helicopter took part, while the destroyer Admiral Levchenko escorted two sanctioned cargo ships towards Dover. Officials warned that Russia’s shadow fleet remains an unacceptable security risk.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-29 13:56Original

Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters
Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK watersWorld