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July 21, 2026
Russian Warship Conducts Live-Fire Exercise Off UK Coast
- The Russian frigate Neustrashimy performed a live-fire artillery exercise approximately 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth.
- Royal Navy and French military aircraft shadowed the operation, ensuring close monitoring of the Russian vessel.
- The exercise is part of routine Russian naval activity in international waters, with the UK Navy maintaining vigilance.
2 Sources
- Russian warship carries out live-firing exercise off UK coastJul 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM · Independent
- New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'Jul 21, 2026 at 1:56 PM · Reuters