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Royal Navy destroyer intercepts Russian warship off UK coast

HMS Duncan shadowed the Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov under NATO command, marking the 18th such mission in 12 months monitoring 25 Russian vessels, the Royal Navy said.

  • A Royal Navy destroyer, HMS Duncan, shadowed the Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov in the English Channel during a 48-hour NATO operation.
  • The operation involved the cooperation of UK, Dutch, and French forces, as noted by Commander Dan Lee, who emphasized the commitment to safeguarding UK waters.
  • This mission marked the first time a Royal Navy warship was commanded directly by NATO for such an operation.
  • NATO is increasingly monitoring Russian naval activities amid rising tensions due to Russia's grey-zone warfare tactics.
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UK Defence Journal broke the news in on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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