Overview

• HMS Tyne intercepted and monitored the Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it transited the English Channel on its return to Russia from the Mediterranean.
• The Royal Navy patrol vessel, assisted by a Wildcat helicopter and RFA Tideforce, also tracked the Russian corvette Boikiy and three merchant ships through the Dover Strait.
• This operation is part of NATO's coordinated maritime surveillance efforts under the UK's Plan for Change, emphasizing defense of UK sovereignty and allied readiness.
• Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard praised the Royal Navy's swift and decisive actions, citing their professionalism in addressing potential threats near UK waters.
• The Krasnodar was previously tracked by a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter in the Atlantic, underscoring the integration of UK Carrier Strike Group assets in monitoring Russian naval movements.