A Russian warship conducted a live-fire artillery exercise 40 miles off the coast of Plymouth on monday.
According to Ministry of Defense.
The Russian frigate, the Neustrashimy, had reportedly informed HMS Tyne – a Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel – of its intentions to fire.
A French military aircraft also made radio contact with the warship and asked those on board to clarify its intentions.
The BBC reported that HMS Tyne was asked to move to a safer distance during the exercise, which lasted 30 minutes.
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It is one of several Russian ships seen near UK waters this year, with a ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker in the Channel last month.
Royal Marine Commandos boarded the tanker in a six-hour operation, the first of its kind by the UK armed forces.
Russian warships regularly pass through international waters in the Channel, not entering UK or French territories.
UK defense sources said they would not comment to the BBC on whether the incident may have been timed. The arrival of Andy Burnham in Downing Street.
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