Britain on alert mode: keeps eye on seeing increased Russian activities in its waters

London, December 27: Securing one’s country from external threats is every nation’s duty. So likewise Britain did. Britain has increased its security as the nation saw increasing Russian activity in Britain waters.

British ships and a helicopter were dispatched over the Christmas holiday weekend to track an “upsurge” of Russian naval vessels passing near British waters, the British Navy said Tuesday, as British and NATO leaders warn of Russian naval activity at levels unseen since the Cold War.

 

At least four Russian ships, including a warship and an intelligence-gathering ship, passed near British waters starting on Saturday, the British Navy said. The traffic on the water meant British sailors on the Royal Navy frigate St. Albans spent Christmas tracking their Russian counterparts.

It was seen as a provocative show of force which would have sent a stark warning to the Kremlin – and risked a backlash from the Russian premier.

“I will not hesitate in defending our waters or tolerate any form of aggression,” said British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson in a statement. “Britain will never be intimidated when it comes to protecting our country, our people, and our national interests.”

The British warship is the current Fleet Ready Escort, on 24-hour alert to intercept potential threats to UK waters.