The UK confirmed it is shadowing Russia’s spy vessel Yantar with allied forces, signaling readiness to counter any potential threat near British waters.

Is Russia testing the waters? A mysterious ship, believed to be a spy vessel named Yantar, entered British waters and shone lasers at military pilots. This prompted the UK to tell Moscow, ‘We see you,

A Russian spy ship is on the edge of UK waters north of Scotland and has directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities, the defence secretary has said. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street, John Healey said it was the second time in a year that the Yantar had entered UK waters.

Could Russia attack the UK and what would happen if it did?' Russian spy ship prompts concern - UK officials express readiness as Russian spy ship Yantar approaches, amid concerns of laser interferenc

John Healey says there are "military options ready" if Russian spy ship - the Yantar - turns towards UK coast.

A Russian spy ship has entered British waters and directed lasers at military pilots, Britain’s defense secretary said Wednesday, as he warned that the country was facing a “new era of threat” from hostile actors.

LONDON -- Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of U.K. waters north of Scotland. Defense Secretary John Healey said the Russian vessel had directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities.

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