The Royal Navy recalled nearly 200 sailors on Christmas Day to shadow Russian warships for 500 miles in the North Sea and through the English Channel.
The crew of frigate HMS Somerset set sail on December 27, to keep a watch on the corvette RFS Soobrazitelny and two support vessels, MV Sparta II and MV General Skobelev.The Russian ships remained in international waters until December 31, when HMS Somerset finished shadowing them.
"Personnel returned from leave from all parts of the UK; although returning during this period is always emotional, the requirement for the tasking was understood by all onboard. "Support from our families remains a key factor in allowing the sailors to perform at the highest level.
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