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Royal Navy destroyer intercepts Russian warship off UK coast

HMS Duncan conducted its 18th monitoring mission this year, shadowing the Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov under NATO command to uphold maritime security and alliance cooperation.

  • A Royal Navy destroyer and a helicopter monitored the Russian warship Vice Admiral Kulakov in UK waters under NATO command, marking the first operation of this kind.
  • The operation involved close cooperation among UK, French, and Dutch forces to uphold maritime security, according to Commander Dan Lee.
  • This mission showcased the Royal Navy's commitment to safeguarding UK waters, as noted by Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
  • Defence Minister Luke Pollard stated that Russian warships are increasingly using the English Channel, highlighting the Royal Navy's continuous monitoring of these movements.
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In a statement posted on its site, the Royal Navy reported that the Russian warship had been monitored for almost 48 hours.

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A British destroyer shadowed a Russian warship on Monday, a NATO-led operation in British waters that was described as historic in British media.

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UK Defence Journal broke the news in on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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