Russian Warship Drills Near UK Waters | Global News

A Russian warship fired live rounds just 40 miles off Plymouth, watched closely by the Royal Navy and a French jet that even radioed in to investigate. Surprisingly, the Russian vessel warned the nearby HMS Tyne to move away before firing began — a 30-minute drill in international waters. This isn’t an isolated incident: Royal Marines recently boarded a Russian tanker in the Channel, and a British couple had a tense brush with a Russian warship off the Isle of Wight. With Russian naval activity steadily rising near UK waters, this latest move sends a clear message to the new prime minister — tensions are escalating, and the world’s eyes are on the Channel. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93ed6b73c3d30177