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On April 18th, the Russian frigate 'Admiral Grigorovich' was detected navigating the northern section of the Dover Strait, heading southward through the Channel. The Royal Navy swiftly responded by deploying HMS 'Mersey' to monitor the frigate's movements. In addition, NATO Maritime Command reported tracking the Russian Amur Class Repair Ship 'PM-82', which was identified lingering around 50 kilometers off Colchester, near offshore UK wind farms. Originally built to support Russia’s Baltic fleet, the 'PM-82' was spotted at the eastern entry point of the Channel. Meanwhile, the UK Border Force coordinated efforts in the area, alongside a Poseidon patrol aircraft from the Royal Air Force and local wind farm service vessels, ensuring maritime security amid these developments. Notably, the sanctioned Russian oil tanker 'Gefest' (IMO: 9319882) was also sighted in the vicinity, making its way from Primorsk towards the Mediterranean Sea, further complicating the operational landscape.

In a significant maritime operation, the Russian submarine 'Novorossiysk' was observed navigating westwards through British waters, drawing the attention of the Royal Navy. The HMS 'Mersey', aided by a Wildcat helicopter from the 815 Naval Air Squadron and a specialist submarine-hunting Merlin aircraft from the 824 Naval Air Squadron, closely monitored the Kilo class submarine during its transit, which was accompanied by the Goryn-class tugboat 'Yakov Grebelski'. Utilizing advanced sensors and tracking systems, British forces meticulously followed the submarine's movements. Once the 'Novorossiysk' exited UK waters, monitoring duties were transitioned to NATO allies, demonstrating the collaborative defense efforts. This operation reflects the Royal Navy's steadfast commitment to protecting the UK’s maritime interests and marks the sixth engagement for HMS 'Mersey' in just three months. This comes on the heels of a busy period where HMS 'Mersey', alongside Portsmouth-based ships HMS 'Duncan' and HMS 'Trent', was recently deployed to observe the Russian frigate 'Admiral Grigorovich' and corvette 'Boikiy' also operating in UK waters. For more detailed information and photos, visit: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/royal-navy-scrambles-vessel-to-shadow-putins-terrifying-attack-submarine/ar-AA1HQ7OG.

In a continued show of vigilance, Royal Navy warships have actively monitored Russian vessels navigating through UK territorial waters. On June 20, 2025, the HMS 'Duncan', a Type 45 destroyer, commenced an escort for the Russian corvette 'Boikiy' as it entered the English Channel near Brittany. The following day, on June 21, the duties were transferred to HMS 'Mersey' as 'Boikiy' made its way past the Isle of Wight, heading eastward while the crew of HMS 'Duncan' returned to training exercises. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard remarked on the increased frequency of Russian ships traversing the English Channel, assuring that a Royal Navy vessel will always be present to safeguard British waters and protect vital undersea cables. The Steregushchy-class corvette, which has been in service since its commissioning in 2013, was previously tracked by HMS 'Tyne' in May and had been under surveillance by HMS 'Somerset' in March. Utilizing its advanced sensors and radar capabilities, HMS 'Duncan' closely observed the movements of 'Boikiy' as it continued its journey back to Russia after leaving the western coast of Africa, noting an irregularity: the absence of one of its anchors. Additionally, HMS 'Trent' and Wildcat helicopters from the 815 Naval Air Squadron recently shadowed the Russian frigate 'Admiral Grigorovich' during its passage through Gibraltar, the English Channel, and into the North Sea. Remarkably, HMS 'Mersey' alone has tracked Russian naval activity five times this year, underlining the Royal Navy's commitment to maritime security. For a detailed report accompanied by photos, visit: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/navy/royal-navy-warships-team-shadow-russian-vessel-passing-through-uk-waters.