Royal Navy says there’s been massive surge in number of Russian warships in UK waters

Naval operations tracking the vessels increased by 25% in July compared to last year (Picture: Ministry of Defence) There has been a surge in the number of Russian ships in UK waters in the past year, the Royal Navy has warned. Naval operations tracking the vessels increased by 25% in July compared to last year. Offsho

The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels

Warning of increased activity as patrols spent 21 days in July shadowing Moscow’s ships in Dover Strait and North Sea The Royal Navy has warned of increasing Russian activity around the UK’s waters after it spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s ships. Naval operations to monitor Russian vessels increased by 25% las

The Royal Navy has increased its monitoring of Russian military activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic by 25% in 2026. Learn more about the operation