Royal Navy Escorts Russian Warship Through English Channel

Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans has been escorting a Russian warship through the English Channel.

The Type 23 frigate was activated earlier this week to keep watch on the Russian Neustrashimyy-class frigate Yaroslav Mudry.

As the current Fleet Ready Escort, HMS St Albans is charged with protecting the integrity of UK waters.

Commanding Officer John Cromie said:

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