The British Ministry of Defence representative confirmed that the Royal Navy was monitoring the ongoing exercises and maintained close observation of the vessel’s activities. BBC reported that French military aircraft also monitored the Russian frigate, Neustrasimy. During the monitoring, the frigate established radio contact with the warship and requested an explanation.
Prior to the commencement of firing, BBC was informed that the Russian warship had notified the Royal Navy’s coastal patrol ship, HMS Tyne, regarding its intentions to conduct firing exercises. In response to inquiries about a direct threat from Russia, a source stated that vigilance is necessary. Subsequently, the Russian warship requested that HMS Tyne withdraw for security reasons, which the British ship complied with.
The Russian firing exercises in international waters proceeded for a duration of 30 minutes. This incident was reported by BBC, detailing the monitoring efforts and the subsequent withdrawal of the HMS Tyne.
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