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Frigate shadowed Russian convoy in English Channel

The Royal Navy has shadowed another Russian task group as it passed near UK waters since March 1, 2025. The HMS 'Somerset' closely followed the Russian corvette Boikiy as it escorted the sanctioned, Russian cargo ship 'Baltic Leader', IMO: 9220639, on its voyage from Tartus, loaded with weaponry, through the English Channel and North Sea. The three-day operation marked the second time in two weeks the the Royal Navy has safeguarded the UK as Russian vessels transited. The HMS 'Somerset' used its powerful sensors and radars to report on Russian movements, launching her Merlin helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron to gather valuable information from the sky. The frigate worked hand in hand with UK patrol aircraft and allied NATO forces during the operation, providing constant watch on the task group. The HMS 'Somerset' began monitoring the 'Boikiy' on March 1, shadowing the warship as it headed south through the North Sea and English Channel to escort the 'Baltic Leader' back to Russia. The Plymouth-based warship remained on duty for the return journey as the 'Boikiy' and 'Baltic Leader' met near the traffic separation scheme at Ushant, near France, before sailing through the Channel and into the North Sea. Reports with photos: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y2gepnjgdo https://maritime-executive.com/article/uk-tracks-russian-roro-carrying-arms-from-syria-escorted-by-warship

Russian convoy shadowed for five days

Royal Navy personnel from Devon and Cornwall were dispatched to watch Russian vessels sailing near the British coast until Dec 31, 2024. The Devonport-based HMS 'Somerset's crew was recalled on Dec 24, before it sailed two days later as the RFS 'Soobrazitelny' and her two support ships 'Sparta II' and 'General Skobelev' sailed across the English Channel. Airborne support was provided during the mission by the Type 23 frigate's Merlin helicopter, which was provided by 814 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Culdrose. The shadowing operation lasted five days and ended on New Year's Eve. Report with photo: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2lglneve5o