Royal Navy tracks Russian vessels as Ukrainian forces face air defense shortages

The British Royal Navy has completed a three-day surveillance operation monitoring Russian military vessels and sanctioned commercial ships operating within United Kingdom waters. The naval vessels HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans, and HMS Severn used radar and sensor systems to shadow two Russian warships alongside activity linked to Moscow's shadow fleet.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian military operations remain focused on curbing Russian frontline advances while preserving personnel amid severe manpower shortages. Both sides have increased their deployment of long-range attack drones and cruise missiles. However, Ukrainian defense positions remain vulnerable to air strikes due to critical shortages of interceptor missiles. Separately, reports indicate a Russian figure was dismissed after warning about an internal "social crisis".

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.