The UK Defence Ministry says British forces intercept a Russian “shadow fleet” vessel in the English Channel during an early-hours operation that lasts about six hours. The operation is supported by multiple assets, including aircraft and Royal Navy ships. According to reporting, aircraft support includes RAF Maritime Air Group operations and Chinook helicopters. The RAF P-8 aircraft is also cited as part of the supporting air coverage. On the maritime side, the frigate HMS Sutherland participates in the operation, with another Royal Navy vessel, HMS Ledbury, also mentioned by one outlet. The Defence Ministry characterizes the action as an intercept operation and does not provide additional details about the vessel’s activities or the outcome beyond the interception. Both accounts describe the same overall timeframe and the participation of comparable UK air and naval platforms, indicating coordinated monitoring and response in the Channel.
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel
The UK Defence Ministry says British forces intercept a Russian “shadow fleet” vessel in the English Channel during an early-hours operation that lasts about six hours. The operation is supported by m...
- UK forces intercept a Russian “shadow fleet” vessel in the English Channel.
- The operation takes place in the early hours and lasts about six hours.
- Aircraft support includes RAF Maritime Air Group operations, including Chinook helicopters and an RAF P-8 aircraft.
- Royal Navy ships involved include HMS Sutherland.
- HMS Ledbury also participates in the operation.
The six-hour operation in the early hours was supported by aircraft, including Chinook helicopters, and navy vessels such as the frigate HMS Sutherland
2 months agoThe operation lasted six hours and was supported with aircraft from the Maritime Air Group, an RAF P-8 aircraft, as well as the vessels HMS Sutherland and HMS Ledbury.
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