Russian warship spotted in the English Channel as Royal Navy 'keep watch' on movements


A huge Russian warship was spotted travelling through the English Channel last week, as the Royal Navy kept a close eye on the frigate as it moved through UK waters.

Plymouth-based warship HMS Richmond kept constant watch on Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich, tracking her in the North Sea and maintaining permanent contact.

The ship was first spotted in the North Sea, before the Navy tracked her through the Dover Strait and down towards the Mediterranean Sea, all while battling Storm Ciaran.

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