Navy recalls 200 on Christmas Day to shadow Russian ship
The Herald|January 02, 2025
THE Royal Navy was deployed on a Christmas mission from Devonport to shadow a Russian naval warship.
ANNETTE BELCHER
Navy recalls 200 on Christmas Day to shadow Russian ship

Nearly 200 crew of frigate HMS Somerset were recalled to their ship at Devonport Naval Base on Christmas Day and sailed on Friday December 27, making best speed to shadow the corvette RFS Soobrazitelny and her two support vessels, MV Sparta II and MV General Skobelev.

From the North Sea, the Russians ships were constantly monitored as they passed through the Dover Strait and into the English Channel. The Russian ships remained in international waters throughout the transit.

The Prime Minister has stressed that keeping the country safe is the Government's first priority, and that the work of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force is critical to the security and stability of the UK, supporting all of the Government's five missions in its 'Plan for Change'.

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