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diplomacyAug 9, 2026

Royal Navy says there's been massive surge in Russian warships in UK waters

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There has been a surge in the number of Russian ships in UK waters in the past year, the Royal Navy has warned. Naval operations tracking the vessels increased by 25% in July compared to last year.

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  • Lizzie McAllisterBy Lizzie McAllister

    There has been a surge in the number of Russian ships in UK waters in the past year, the Royal Navy has warned. Naval operations tracking the vessels increased by 25% in July compared to last year. Offshore patrol vessels HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were deployed to monit…

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