"The Royal Marines have taken part in covert operations in Ukraine, a senior general has admitted for the first time. Lieutenant General Robert Magowan said the commandos supported “discreet operations” in a “hugely sensitive environment.”" #ukrainerussia thetimes.co.uk/article/royal-…
"In April, 350 Marines returned to the country to re-establish the diplomatic mission, providing protection to personnel. During both phases, the commandos supported other covert operations in an extremely sensitive environment and with a high level of political and military risk
This might have been one of the British marines “discreet operations” in “hugely sensitive environment” & with “a high level of political and military risk”: "British behind the Ukrainian naval drone attack on the Sevastopol based Russian Black Sea Fleet." frontierindia.com/british-behind…
"Russia has accused the UK's Royal Navy of carrying out the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions. In a statement, the Russian defence ministry accusing the UK's marine force of sabotaging the key pipeline offered no evidence for its claims." mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
"Previously, the Ministry of Defence had said commandos were sent to protect embassy staff, with up to 30 personnel have been deployed. However, the military has not previously admitted British forces had also taken part in special operations in Ukraine." express.co.uk/news/uk/170911…
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