Two Russian Spy Ships Operating Near Important Military Base In Scotland

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Two Russian Spy Ships Operating Near Important Military Base In Scotland - Naval News

Two Russian Navy intelligence gathering ships have taken up position off the British coast. H I Sutton has the story.

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The Russian Navy has a sizable fleet of dedicated intelligence gathering ships. Festooned with antenna, their crews listen in to other country’s communications, and analyze radar and other military transmissions. So NATO countries are naturally uncomfortable when one takes up position close to their ports and bases.


Now two Russian Navy intelligence gathering ships have taken up position off the British coast. They are in the Moray of Firth, north of Aberdeen, and just miles from the important air base at RAF Lossiemouth. The ships were visible on commercial satellite imagery on November 6.

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