UK Tracks Every Move Of Russian Warships Carrying Ammunition From Syria
The United Kingdom tracked six Russian naval and merchant vessels transporting ammunition from Syria as they passed through the English Channel in recent days.
The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force closely shadowed the ships, which were withdrawing following the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a long-time ally of Russia, in December.
The British Ministry of Defence stated that Russia has been moving its military assets out of Syria since Assad’s fall, calling it a major setback for Moscow’s influence in the Middle East.
The Russian embassy in London has not responded to the development.
A government statement says that the retreating vessels remained fully armed. Defence Minister John Haeley was quoted as saying that despite Russia’s weakened position in Syria, its military actions still pose a threat.
Royal Navy shadows Russian task group in the English Channel.
— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) February 17, 2025
The UK closely monitored the Russian task group as it sailed toward a Baltic port. The Royal Navy deployed HMS Iron Duke, HMS Tyne, and support vessel RFA Tideforce, while a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron and an RAF P8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft tracked movements from the air.
The Russian fleet included the landing ships RFS Aleksandr Otrakovskiy and RFS Ivan G…
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