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flag UK and NATO tracked Russian ships in North Sea and Channel amid rising tensions.

flag The Royal Navy deployed HMS Iron Duke and a Wildcat helicopter to track a Russian warship and freighter through UK waters in the North Sea and English Channel, marking the 18th similar mission for the frigate in the past year. flag The three-day operation, part of ongoing efforts to monitor increased Russian naval activity, involved surveillance of 25 Russian vessels over the past 12 months. flag The mission supported NATO’s Eastern Sentry initiative, emphasizing 24/7 vigilance to protect undersea infrastructure, trade routes, and national security. flag Another NATO force took over monitoring as the Russian vessels moved toward the Mediterranean, with the operation concluding as they returned toward the Baltic. flag The deployment occurred amid heightened regional tensions, including suspected Russian drone incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace, though Russia denied involvement.

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