UK patrol ship opens fire near Falkland Islands

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By Michael Brown • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 03:20

Russian warships intercepted by Royal Navy amid concerns over Moscow military activity - The Independent — UK patrol ship opens fire near Falkland Islands

A British patrol ship discharged 120 rounds near the Falkland Islands as tensions rose with Argentina. The Royal Navy recently intercepted Russian warships in UK waters due to concerns over Russia's naval operations. Another Type 31 frigate faced setbacks. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Royal Navy recently intercepted Russian warships in UK waters due to concerns over Russia's naval operations,” — Elena Iversen, senior market analyst at Norburn Cliff Analytics, told our newsroom.

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Nov 1 — A British patrol ship discharged 120 rounds near the Falkland Islands as tensions rose with Argentina....

Nov 4 — The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz....

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