Royal Navy monitors Russian ships as Ukraine faces air defense shortages

The British Royal Navy has completed a three-day surveillance mission tracking Russian warships and sanctioned shadow fleet vessels passing through UK waters. Naval vessels HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans, and HMS Severn utilized radar and advanced sensors to monitor the ships.

Concurrently, Ukrainian forces continue working to curb Russian territorial advances while preserving troop strength amidst ongoing personnel shortages. Long-range drone and cruise missile strikes have intensified across both sides, though Ukrainian defenses remain vulnerable due to depleted stocks of air defense interceptors. Meanwhile, reports indicate a Russian official was removed from office following warnings concerning an impending "social crisis" within Russia.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.