London - The British Royal Navy is on red alert after it was revealed that Russia plans to sail a fleet of warships along the British coast as it makes it way to Syria. Russia's flagship Admiral Kuznetsov and seven additional vessels will pass the UK on their voyage to the war-torn country as it prepares to bomb rebel forces in Aleppo.
The fleet is expected to carry out practice bombing north of Scotland before potentially sailing down the English Channel - a mile off the coast of Britain. It comes amid rapidly escalating tensions between the west and Russia, as the Kremlin looks to give a show of strength right on the doorstep of the UK. Two British warships, possibly HMS Duncan and HMS Richmond, will be scrambled by the Royal Navy to navigate the vessels past Britain, The Times reported. The Russian ships could arrive in Britain as soon as early next week, with their departure from the naval port of Severomorsk expected any moment. Fellow Nato countries are expected to track the fleet's progress along Scandinavia, past the UK and into the Mediterranean, while British fighter jets will be on standby.(FA)
