Britain has issued a warning regarding an increased threat of aggression from Russia following the passage of a Russian spy ship, Yantar, by the English coast for the second time in three months. Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed the deployment of Royal Navy ships to monitor this activity. The concern over Russian espionage efforts aligns with fears surrounding critical infrastructure and potential threats to security, exacerbated by past incidents of vandalism and attacks attributed to Russian intelligence in Europe. NATO has responded by increasing maritime patrols around vital areas, particularly in the Baltic Sea.
John Healey, the British defense secretary, informed Parliament that the Yantar, a Russian spy ship, passed by the English coast for the second time in three months.
This incident comes amidst rising concerns in Europe about threats to critical infrastructure and the potential for sabotage, with Western intelligence warning of the Kremlin's intent.
Last week, NATO announced it would deploy warships, patrol aircraft, and drones to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea after several undersea cables were cut.
Authorities have linked Russian intelligence services to acts of vandalism and assaults across Europe, but threats at sea have generated the most anxiety.
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