The Russian spy ship, designated Yantar, has been spotted by British authorities loitering near Scotland after entering British water

The Royal Navy's rules of engagement have been changed in response to the Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yantar directing lasers at RAF pilots. According to Forces.news UK Defense Secretary John Healey said the vessel was currently positioned on the edge of British territorial waters and was being closely tracked by Royal Navy warships and RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft.

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.

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The Royal Navy, in coordination with NATO forces, has monitored and escorted one Russian warship (corvette Stoikiy) and one fleet support vessel (tanker Yelnya) as they transited the English

Britain has warned Russia that it's 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.

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