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Russia: Shipping

Commons · Question 1540 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential threat of the Russian Amur Class Repair Ship PM-82 to the Galloper wind farm array when operating in its vicinity on 5 May 2026.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 22 May 2026

While it is not routine practice to comment on the operational activity or intent of individual foreign vessels, the Ministry of Defence keeps all potential threats to the UK under constant review. This includes threats to critical national infrastructure...