A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy, conducted a live-fire weapons exercise on Monday approximately 45 to 46 miles off the coast of the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the vessel carried out a 30-minute drill south of Plymouth after announcing its intention to fire its guns.
While the exact distance reported varies slightly between 40 nautical miles and 45 miles, the exercise took place in the English Channel. Such military activity by a Russian vessel in these waters is considered rare. The event occurred on the same day as the appointment of Andy Burnham as prime minister.
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