Royal Navy HMS Tyne Tracks Russian Submarine, Corvette Through English Channel

The Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Tyne has been actively engaged in shadowing Russian naval vessels, including the Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar and the Steregushchiy-class corvette Boikiy, as they transited the English Channel. These operations were conducted as part of NATO missions to monitor Russian maritime activity and safeguard UK territorial waters and critical infrastructure. HMS Tyne, supported by a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker RFA Tideforce, maintained close surveillance from the French coast eastward until handing over to NATO allies beyond UK waters. The English Channel remains a strategic corridor for global trade and military transit, making these patrols vital for maintaining situational awareness amid ongoing Russian naval movements. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard praised the Royal Navy's readiness and professionalism, emphasizing national security priorities in response to perceived Kremlin threats. HMS Tyne recently returned to operational service and continues to work alongside sister ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn in protecting UK maritime sovereignty.