UK: Russian warship conducts live-fire drills in international waters near Plymouth

London, July 21 (KUNA) -- The British Ministry of Defence announced that the Royal Navy tracked a Russian warship that conducted live-fire exercises in international waters approximately 40 nautical miles south of the British city of Plymouth on Monday. A spokesperson for the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that the Russian vessel, which was under Royal Navy surveillance, carried out the exercise in international waters, emphasizing that the British Navy closely monitored the maneuver and continues to track the ship’s movements, remaining on high alert to protect the United Kingdom’s national security. For his part, British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described the incident as “showy and irresponsible,” adding that this is not the first time Russia has acted in such a manner. The British minister considered the incident “just a small part of the daily threats faced by the United Kingdom and its allies.” The statement noted that the Russian move came on the same day that Andy Burnham assumed office as the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. (End)