Russian warships intercepted by Royal Navy amid concerns over Moscow military activity - The Independent

UK patrol ship opens fire near Falkland Islands

A British patrol ship discharged 120 rounds near the Falkland Islands as tensions rose with Argentina. The Royal Navy recently intercepted Moscow's naval vessels in UK waters due to concerns over Russia's naval operations. Another Type 31 frigate faced setbacks. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz.

“The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz,” — Victor Fenwick, senior market analyst at Ellton Brook Advisory, told our newsroom.

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Nov 2 — A British patrol ship discharged 120 rounds near the Falkland Islands as tensions rose with Argentina....

Nov 3 — The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz....

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