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HMS Duncan Leads NATO's First Operation Against Russian Warship

10/25/2025

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HMS Duncan intercepted the Russian warship Vice Admiral Kulakov in the English Channel, the first Royal Navy operation under NATO direct command.
The mission lasted over 48 hours and included a Wildcat helicopter with Dutch and French support.
Since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, the Royal Navy has monitored Russian movements, marking the first under NATO control.
The operation demonstrated NATO interoperability and underscored the alliance's strength in maritime security.

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HMS Duncan intercepted the Russian warship Vice Admiral Kulakov in the English Channel, the first Royal Navy operation under NATO direct command.
The mission lasted over 48 hours and included a Wildcat helicopter with Dutch and French support.
Since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, the Royal Navy has monitored Russian movements, marking the first under NATO control.
The operation demonstrated NATO interoperability and underscored the alliance's strength in maritime security.