THE Royal Navy has leapt into action after a Russian warship was spotted slipping through the English Channel.
The Russian frigate Admiral Golovko was spotted heading east through the English Channel — swiftly prompting the Navy to launch HMS St Albans to shadow the vessel and escort it out of UK waters.
GettyHMS St Albans is a Type 23 Duke-class frigate of the Royal Navy[/caption]
HMS St Albans Commanding Officer, Commander Matt Teare, said: “HMS St Albans is at very high readiness to operate whenever, and wherever, the nation needs us in the protection of our home and the waters surrounding it.
“We have twice been activated in recent weeks to conduct this type of operation and I am extremely proud of the professionalism of my crew and their tireless dedication to keeping our nation safe.
“We were proud to work alongside HMS Mersey and I would like to thank RFA Tidesurge for her logistical support during the operation.”
He added: “HMS St Albans is currently operating as part of a NATO Task Group and the regularity of Russian activity around the United Kingdom reinforces the vital importance of continuous integration with our allies and partners.”
Dan CharityThis is one of a series of recent Russian naval incursions into British waters[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
