Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tyne has actually stalked a Russian vessel via the English Channel on Christmas Day.

The Portsmouth- based ship was contacted to cruise on Christmas Eve as well as maintain watch on the Russian ship Smolnyy Perekov as it passed near UK territorial waters on Christmas Day.

HMS Tyne continued to be mixed-up on Christmas Day to keep track of the Russian ship, tracking its task in locations of nationwide rate of interest.

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace claimed: “I am thankful for the initiatives of the staff of HMS Tyne, that have actually cruised on Christmas Eve, aiding to secure or seas.

“This is yet another clear example of the tireless efforts of our Armed Forces, as they continue their tireless efforts to defend our country and our interests across the world.”

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The Royal Navy ship today (Boxing Day) returned along with in Portsmouth as well as stays all set for extremely brief notification tasking over the remainder of the vacation duration.

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