Royal Navy Shadows Russian Sub in the English Channel

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A Russian submarine just passed through the English Channel — and the Royal Navy was watching every move. In a joint three-day mission with NATO, UK forces tracked the Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it sailed west from the North Sea. With Russian naval activity near the UK up by 30%, this operation sends a powerful message. But with British submarine numbers stretched thin, is the UK ready for what’s next? WooGlobe Ref : WGA821390 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A Russian submarine just cruised through the English Channel, and the Royal Navy was right on its tail.

00:05In a high-stakes, three-day operation, the Royal Navy tracked a Russian Kilo-class submarine called Krasnodar

00:11as it moved from the North Sea, through the Strait of Dover, and into the English Channel.

00:16Alongside it, a tugboat named Altay.

00:19Despite stormy UK weather, the Russian sub stayed on the surface, making its presence impossible to ignore.

00:25The mission involved a Merlin helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron and the RFA Tide Surge, a Royal Navy support ship.

00:34The helicopter was ready to launch anti-submarine tactics if Krasnodar made a dive it didn't.

00:39Commanders called it a clear show of deterrence and presence.

00:42This comes as reports reveal a 30% spike in Russian naval activity near UK waters in just two years.

00:49And with a shortage of British submarines, military leaders warn the UK's defenses are stretched.

00:54Experts fear if this continues unchecked, Russia could target undersea cables, pipelines, and even UK supply lines.

01:02This wasn't just a patrol.

01:03It was a message.

01:05And the world is watching.

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