Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise near UK
A Russian warship called Neustrashimy did a live-fire exercise in the sea near Plymouth, England.
The Royal Navy watched it closely and made sure their ship, HMS Tyne, was safe by moving it away.
A French military plane also talked to the Russian ship to ask what it was doing.
The exercise happened in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.
This is part of more Russian ships being active near the UK recently.
Last month, British soldiers boarded a Russian oil tanker, and in June, a Russian ship fired warning shots near a British couple sailing their boat.
Russian frigate Neustrashimy conducted a live-fire exercise 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth.
The Royal Navy monitored the exercise and moved HMS Tyne to a safer distance.
A French military aircraft made radio contact with the Russian warship to clarify its intentions.
The exercise took place in international waters and lasted 30 minutes.
This incident is part of increased Russian naval activity near UK waters in recent months.
- Who
- Russian warship Neustrashimy, Royal Navy, French military aircraft
- What
- Live-fire artillery exercise
- When
- Monday
- Where
- 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth
- Why
- Part of increased Russian naval activity near UK waters
Russian Navy
Royal Navy
Exercise Conduct
Russian Navy
The Russian frigate Neustrashimy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters, informing the Royal Navy and requesting a safer distance.
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy monitored the exercise closely and ensured the safety of its vessels by moving HMS Tyne to a safer distance.
- Location
- 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth
- Date
- Monday
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Russian Warship
- Neustrashimy
- Monitoring Vessels
- Royal Navy, French military aircraft