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Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Warships Amid Rising Threats

11/24/2025

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The Royal Navy intercepted two Russian warships in the English Channel, the RFN Stoikiy and the Yelnya, per the UK Ministry of Defence.
Defence Secretary John Healey cited a 30% rise in threats to UK waters over the past two years and called Yantar's actions deeply dangerous.
The Royal Navy has adjusted engagement rules to monitor Russian vessels more closely, and HMS Severn continues to observe with NATO allies.

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The Royal Navy intercepted two Russian warships in the English Channel, the RFN Stoikiy and the Yelnya, per the UK Ministry of Defence.
Defence Secretary John Healey cited a 30% rise in threats to UK waters over the past two years and called Yantar's actions deeply dangerous.
The Royal Navy has adjusted engagement rules to monitor Russian vessels more closely, and HMS Severn continues to observe with NATO allies.