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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James C. Reynolds

Russian warship fires live artillery off Devon coast

Plymouth
  • A Russian warship, the frigate Neustrashimy, conducted a live-fire artillery exercise in international waters off the coast of Devon on Monday.
  • The exercise, which lasted about 30 minutes, took place about 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth.
  • The Royal Navy's offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne and a French military aircraft shadowed the Russian frigate during the operation.
  • The Russian warship reportedly informed HMS Tyne of its intentions before commencing the live-fire exercise.
  • A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said the Royal Navy “stands ready to protect UK national security”.

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Russian warship carries out live-firing exercise off UK coast

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