Russian spy ship observed NATO exercises. The British sent helicopters.

The Russian reconnaissance ship Viktor Leonov monitored NATO's Strike Warrior exercises off the Scottish coast, prompting British naval helicopters to track its movements. The UK Ministry of Defence reported that the ship was closely observing NATO warships during the drills, which involved around 2,000 soldiers from six nations, including the UK, Canada, Germany, and the US. British forces have increased their monitoring of Russian naval activities, with a notable rise in interventions by the Royal Navy in response to Russian military presence near British waters, up 25% compared to last year.