The Royal Navy reported that it escorted the Russian submarine 'Krasnodar' from the North Sea through the Dover Strait into the English Channel to protect British waters. A British tanker accompanied the submarine as it moved on the surface through the Dover Strait. The Royal Navy was prepared to transition to anti-submarine operations if 'Krasnodar' submerged.
This incident was just another case of Russian fleet activity in British waters. In recent years, the number of Russian vessels posing a threat has increased by 30%. Russia claims that these actions are provoked by the United Kingdom. The Russian submarine and its tug were tracked by the Royal Navy tanker Tidesurge, assisted by a Merlin helicopter. The captain of Tidesurge emphasized that their vessel provided a demonstration of presence and deterrence during the transit from the North Sea to the English Channel.
As a result, the Royal Navy escorted the Russian submarine through British waters in response to the Russian fleet's activity in the region.