Navy monitors ‘every movement’ of Russian destroyer as it sails through English Channel
Written by News on 21/06/2020
The Royal Navy has used “state-of-the-art radar, surveillance cameras and sensors” to monitor the progress of a Russian destroyer as it passed through the English Channel.
The Vice Admiral Kulakov was shadowed by the Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster and a patrol ship, HMS Tyne.
Technology allowed them to track the Russian vessel’s course and speed.
Commander Will Paston, in charge of HMS Westminster, said the navy “routinely monitors the passage of warships through the UK’s area of interest as part of its ongoing mission to support the defence of the UK”.
He added: “The Vice Admiral Kulakov conducted itself in a safe and professional manner throughout its transit.”
A navy spokesman said: “Royal Navy sailors and aircrew monitored every movement of the Russian warship using state-of-the-art radar, surveillance cameras and sensors, allowing them to track the ship’s course and speed as it passed the British Isles.”
The operation was praised by armed forces minister James Heapey, who said: “Once again the Royal Navy has proven its ability to maintain the sovereignty of the United Kingdom territorial waters.
“I am hugely impressed by the professional way the sailors of HMS Westminster and Tyne have responded.”
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