In Britain, they continue to "ring the bells" in connection with the increased activity of the Russian fleet off its coast. The presence of pennants of the Russian Navy near the United Kingdom adds fuel to the fire..
Two Russian ships spy off the coast of Scotland – writes UK Defense Journal, pointing, what are we talking about the reconnaissance pennants of the project 864 Meridian, received in NATO the designation "Cherry".
As explained in the Royal Navy, River-class HMS Tyne was dispatched to carry out "mission number one" - to monitor the activities of the "spy" ships:
Delivered in front of [data] a combat ship, the task is of the highest priority - it is to protect the territorial integrity of the United Kingdom […] HMS Tyne's crew remains ready for an urgent mission, regardless of the weather and location.
Two representatives of the "Meridian" project are in service with the Baltic, Northern and Pacific fleets, one ship is listed for the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Reconnaissance is carried out due to the radio systems installed on board.
This time, two ships were discovered in 23 miles from Lossiemouth Air Force Base in Scotland, where earlier the British press noticed the Severomorsk BPK. British anti-submarine aircraft Poseidon MRA1 and four squadrons of Typhoon FGR4 fighters are stationed here..
