WATCH: Typhoon jets keep watch over Russian aircraft carrier

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Typhoon jets and frigate HMS St Albans are seen escorting Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov and cruiser Petr Velikiy. 

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:

“We are keeping a close eye on the Admiral Kuznetsov as it skulks back to Russia; a ship of shame whose mission has only extended the suffering of the Syrian people.

We are man-marking these vessels every step of the way around the UK as part of our steadfast commitment to keep Britain safe.”

On this occasion, RAF Typhoon were also launched to monitor the Russian warships as they transit near to UK waters in order to ‘ensure that their activity is monitored and executed safely in accordance with international procedures’.

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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
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