Russia conducts live-fire weapons exercise off English coast
A UK minister confirmed that a Russian naval vessel conducted a 'live-fire weapons exercise' in international waters off the coast of Plymouth in south-west England, the latest instance of Russian military activity near European coastal waters.
A UK minister confirmed that a Russian naval vessel conducted a 'live-fire weapons exercise' in international waters off the coast of Plymouth in south-west England. The exercise took place in an area closely monitored by British authorities.
The incident comes amid continuing Russian military activity near European coastal waters. UK officials said they had been tracking the vessel's movements.
Russia has not yet issued a formal statement on the exercise. Similar incidents are expected to reignite debate over maritime security in Europe.
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