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Royal Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Viktor Leonov Off Scotland During NATO Exercise

The Royal Navy tracked a Russian intelligence-gathering ship off Scotland as it watched NATO warships during a multinational exercise, the Navy announced on Monday 2 November 2026. Merlin helicopters followed the Vishnya-class vessel Viktor Leonov near the Outer Hebrides between 29 September and 8 October 2026, while NATO forces took part in Exercise Strike Warrior. The disclosure was part of…