English legislator: In case of war, we cannot even defend London

According to RCO News Agency, at the same time as the conflicts in the world, including the Ukraine war in Europe, the destroyers and frigates of the British Navy have reached their lowest level, and before this crisis, it was reported that the army of this country is also facing a shortage of soldiers.

“Among the issues affecting the fleet is the HMS Daring-class destroyer, which has spent more time in maintenance than in active service since it was commissioned 12 years ago,” the Telegraph newspaper quoted the Ministry of Defense as saying in a report. has done “In addition, of the British Navy’s eight Type 23 frigates, only six are currently operational.”

Referring to the decline in British naval strength, the Telegraph report adds: “With only eight out of 14 destroyers and frigates available for duty, compared to more than 800 destroyers at the height of naval activity in 1945, Britain’s sea power in “This is the lowest level since the start of the destroyer program under Queen Victoria.”

A sharp reduction in operational ships has raised concerns about Britain’s security, with MPs warning that the UK is increasingly “vulnerable” to naval and air attacks.

Mike Martin, a member of the British Parliament, told the Telegraph newspaper: “With only 2 operational destroyers, we simply cannot defend London, let alone Britain!” “The British Defense Select Committee will investigate this issue immediately.”

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