The British Royal Navy and Royal Air Force (RAF) followed multiple Russian ships and submarines through the English Channel this week at a time of heightened tension over British involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
HMS Iron Duke and HMS Tyne have tracked four Russian vessels through United Kingdom (UK) waters in recent days as RAF jets intercepted a Russian strategic bomber on Wednesday.
The Navy's warships shadowed the Russian advances to 'protect national security' as four vessels sailed through the English Channel and the North Sea.
Two RAF Typhoons were also scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth on Wednesday, supported by a Voyager from RAF Brize Norton, to intercept Russian Bear-F aircraft.
The developments come at a point of heightened tension between Russia and Britain over Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine and Britain's backing of Kiev - with former President Dmitry Medvedev threatening to 'sink' Britain in remarks he made earlier this week.
Medvedev Remarks
At a Press Conference earlier this week, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said there could be a "100-year partnership" to support Ukraine with by United Kingdom.
Hearing those remarks Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council (Their version of a Senate) said:
"1) He's lying. 2) The so-called Ukraine will not last even a quarter of this period. 3) An island called Britain is likely to sink in the next few years. If necessary, our hypersonic missiles will help" Medvedev wrote on the social network X.
