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The Royal Navy has reported intercepting Russian intelligence and naval vessels in British waters. Merlin helicopters tracked the Vishnya-class intelligence-gathering ship Viktor Leonov as it monitored NATO warships participating in Exercise Strike Warrior off the coast of Scotland from September 29 to October 8. The Royal Navy's HMS Dauntless and HMS Tyne also monitored the movements of Russian frigate RFN Neustrashimy escorting sanctioned cargo ships through the English Channel from October 1 to October 14. Additionally, HMS Tyne intercepted Russian landing ship RFN Aleksandr Shabalin escorting a cargo ship through the Channel from October 11 to October 14. These operations highlight the Royal Navy's ongoing efforts to monitor and respond to Russian military activity around the UK.
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