Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel
Published: 6/24/2025

Russian warship 'disguised' itself with fake ID in English Channel, tracked alongside sanctioned oil tankers. BBC Verify investigation reveals the Boikiy corvette using a false ID code to hide its identity while sailing with shadow fleet tankers. The vessel's unusual actions suggested Moscow's intent to protect the tankers amid recent Western scrutiny. Royal Navy reportedly shadowed the Boikiy as it passed through the Channel en route to the Baltic Sea, where it was captured on webcam passing under a bridge in Denmark.