Picture courtesy of Royal Navy

 

The British navy has confirmed that it tracked a Russian Kilo-class submarine, Krasnodar, for three days as it navigated the English Channel. A British naval supply ship, equipped with a helicopter, was deployed to monitor the submarine and tug Altay. This heightened security measure comes amid growing tensions and perceived underwater threats from Moscow.

 

British forces had detected the Russian vessels as they entered from the North Sea. The Royal Navy was ready for anti-submarine operations in case the submarine dived, although it remained on the surface despite poor weather. Near Ouessant, the operation shifted to a NATO ally, without disclosing the specific ally's identity.

 

This incident follows Defence Secretary John Healey's announcement of a major investment to enhance the Royal Navy's capabilities against Russia's underwater activities. Last month, a Russian spy ship reportedly used lasers on Royal Air Force pilots, highlighting ongoing intelligence gathering in UK waters. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned Europe of potential Russian threats, urging preparedness for large-scale confrontation.

 

There has been increased Russian submarine activity near the UK, reportedly rising by a third over two years. To address this, the UK and Norway signed an agreement to jointly operate frigates for submarine tracking. Similar shadowing occurred in July with the Russian sub Novorossiysk, and past incursions by Russian ships have kept UK forces vigilant.

 

The pattern continues with previous incidents like the monitoring of the Russian reconnaissance aircraft and shadowing of Russian naval groups. These episodes underscore the ongoing maritime tensions, with UK military readiness reflecting the strategic importance placed on protecting its waters.

 

 

Always watching...

A submarine hunting Merlin helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron and @RFATidesurge were dispatched to track the movements of a Russian submarine in UK waters as part of a combined #NATO response.

Read more: https://t.co/KgYw14m5UK pic.twitter.com/GOA5Ex7q24

— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) December 11, 2025

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• A Russian submarine was tracked by the British navy through the Channel for three days.
• The UK is enhancing its defence capabilities against increased Russian underwater activities.
• Ongoing maritime tensions have led to international cooperation for submarine monitoring.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CBS News 2025-12-13

 

 

 

Lmao what a farce lol one broke back antique rust bucket Russian sub limping home lol it’s so clapped out it needs a tug as escort!!don't thinks there’s much of a threat there!!

Sink it.

What a shame that the Royal Navy can't stop the dinghy's from France.

 

Perhaps the Russian sub kept to the surface  so that the Royal Navy  and NATO ally could plainly see it, track it and know t was of no threat ?

Donald Trump .

20 minutes ago, johng said:

What a shame that the Royal Navy can't stop the dinghy's from France.

 

Perhaps the Russian sub kept to the surface  so that the Royal Navy  and NATO ally could plainly see it, track it and know t was of no threat ?

I would have thought the Royal Navy are told what to do, in this case track a submarine, not take care of the people you may support...🙄

Perhaps the Royal Navy knew it wasn't a threat but made sure the Russians knew they were there.....🙄

 

What a shame you can't think outside your box............🙄

I'm surprised that they didn't invite them in for tea and put them up in a hotel with spending money and free mobile phones. 

Just now, Packer said:

I'm surprised that they didn't invite them in for tea and put them up in a hotel with spending money and free mobile phones. 

Why would they want to do that.....?  🤫

3 minutes ago, transam said:

Why would they want to do that.....?  🤫

 

Bri'ish Et-i-kit

Just now, Packer said:

 

Bri'ish Et-i-kit

Eh..........

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Eh..........

 

You know, it's what the weaklings do with every load of boat-people passing by. 

 

 

Beings trans, you probably support that. 🙂 

3 minutes ago, Packer said:

 

You know, it's what the weaklings do with every load of boat-people passing by. 

 

 

Beings trans, you probably support that. 🙂 

Really, weaklings, are you 15 years old, and where do you come from.............?  🤫

And why would I support that being member "transam"................? 

24 minutes ago, transam said:

And why would I support that being member "transam"................?

 

Trans people often do. 

14 minutes ago, Packer said:

 

Trans people often do. 

Oh, you're a trans person, whatever floats your boat, chap...😘

England, Germany and France are doing their best to start a war against Russia.

19 minutes ago, Packer said:

 

Trans people often do. 

Best joke of the day "car" - said in a high pitched vocie. 

5 minutes ago, pub2022 said:

England, Germany and France are doing their best to start a war against Russia.

Pro-Putin fanboys would.........😬

4 minutes ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

Best joke of the day "car" - said in a high pitched vocie. 

We are lucky we can't hear the vocie, dear.........

1 hour ago, Packer said:

 

Trans people often do. 

Transam is a car, fool.

10 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Transam is a car

 

And it can post on web boards, kind of like a modern Knight Rider. 

 

Trans Amy or Trans Amber, more likely. Not that it matters. It's the 21st Century. Good for shim. 

 

Now please get back to the topic, thank you. 

 

 

1 hour ago, Packer said:

 

And it can post on web boards, kind of like a modern Knight Rider. 

 

Trans Amy or Trans Amber, more likely. Not that it matters. It's the 21st Century. Good for shim. 

 

Now please get back to the topic, thank you. 

 

 

Are you admin, with your hundreds of posts? I'll post whatever I like.

1 hour ago, Packer said:

 

And it can post on web boards, kind of like a modern Knight Rider. 

 

Trans Amy or Trans Amber, more likely. Not that it matters. It's the 21st Century. Good for shim. 

 

Now please get back to the topic, thank you. 

 

 

Probably one of the silliest posts this year...thanks for the laugh.

1 hour ago, Packer said:

 

And it can post on web boards, kind of like a modern Knight Rider. 

 

Trans Amy or Trans Amber, more likely. Not that it matters. It's the 21st Century. Good for shim. 

 

Now please get back to the topic, thank you. 

 

 

Are you employed at Amazon warehouse.....................?  🤫............😂

14 hours ago, gargamon said:

Sink it.

 

Sure.  Good idea.  Start WW3 over a sub operating in international waters.

 

And I see NATO's Mark Rutte is also just chomping at the bit to spark off humanity's destruction.

 

 

12 hours ago, gargamon said:

Transam is a car, fool.

A fine piece of American iron!! And a nice handle to use on the internet in my view.

"RU spy activities"  

 

Just a little bit paranoid, as why would RU care about anything the UK is doing.   Headliner for more tax money, to defend the country from .... paranoia 🙄

24 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

"RU spy activities"  

 

Just a little bit paranoid, as why would RU care about anything the UK is doing.   Headliner for more tax money, to defend the country from .... paranoia 🙄

Russia had drones scouting the EU and likely the UK too. Hardly paranoia.

6 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Russia had drones scouting the EU and likely the UK too. Hardly paranoia.

Politicians & defense contractors love ignorant people ... 

... hook, line & sinker.   cha ching 

On 12/13/2025 at 11:19 AM, johng said:

What a shame that the Royal Navy can't stop the dinghy's from France.

 

Perhaps the Russian sub kept to the surface  so that the Royal Navy  and NATO ally could plainly see it, track it and know t was of no threat ?

 

I am ex-Navy and thinking the same thing.

 

Also, why doesn't the UK invest in fast patrol boats and coastal protection boats that were mothballed to put them in the Channel?

 

The reason is, this Labour government isn't serious about stopping these boats, as they are future Labour voters.

On 12/13/2025 at 11:45 AM, transam said:

I would have thought the Royal Navy are told what to do, in this case track a submarine, not take care of the people you may support...🙄

Perhaps the Royal Navy knew it wasn't a threat but made sure the Russians knew they were there.....🙄

 

What a shame you can't think outside your box............🙄

 

Of course, the Royal Navy is told what to do by the government of the day.

 

However, the government in power could be utilising the Royal Navy to far better use by putting fast patrol boats and coastal vessels, many of which were sold off or mothballed, and putting them in the Channel near French waters to deter and force back dinghies before they enter our waters.

 

It's amazing how certain EU countries are ignoring EU directives and ECHR rules and just totalling refusing entry to migrants, and the UK government does absolutely nothing.

 

Much of these exercises performed in and around the UK coast and in the North Atlantic, by the Royal Navy, perform exercises known as shadowing, the purpose is to gather as much information as possible on foreign military vessels near our shores, looking for signs of new vessels, new weaponry, upgrades, propulsion etc.