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NORTHWOOD, United Kingdom – Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) has been a part of a larger Allied military presence off the coast of the UK and the North Sea supporting maritime situational awareness and monitoring several Russian Navy ships operating in the area. 

SNMG1 currently consists of the flagship NRP Corte-Real and HMCS Toronto. The response has been coordinated among the Allied navies and their Maritime Operations Centres leading to a complete understanding of the situation.

“SNMG1 proved again its flexibility and interoperability coordinating its efforts with other Allied navies. Our activities were proportionate, non-escalatory and in line with the international law of sea. They were a complete success”, said Commodore Jose Antonio Mirones, commander of SNMG1.

Russian frigate Stregushiy, North Sea, November 20th 2020.