Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJames C. ReynoldsTuesday 21 July 2026 08:30 BSTThe HMS Iron Duke shadows the Russian frigate Neustrashimy through UK waters in September 2025 (PA)A Russian warship, the frigate Neustrashimy, conducted a live-fire artillery exercise in international waters off the coast of Plymouth on Monday.The exercise, which lasted about 30 minutes, took place about 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth.The Royal Navy's offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne and a French military aircraft shadowed the Russian frigate during the operation.The Russian warship reportedly informed HMS Tyne of its intentions before commencing the live-fire exercise.A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said the Royal Navy “stands ready to protect UK national security”.In fullRussian warship carries out live-firing exercise off UK coastMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in