Russian Spy Ship Near UK Waters, Defence Secretary Alerts

A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, has been spotted at the edge of UK waters, marking its second deployment this year. Defence Secretary John Healey stated that the ship is designed for intelligence gathering and has directed lasers at RAF pilots during monitoring operations. He emphasized the UK’s readiness to respond should the Yantar move further south and highlighted concerns over the country’s defense preparedness amid rising threats. Healey noted that the Yantar is part of a broader Russian strategy targeting undersea infrastructure.

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