The UK has recently heightened its surveillance of a Russian spy ship, Yantar, spotted twice in British waters, with concerns raised over its activities related to undersea cables. UK Defense Secretary John Healey highlighted that Yantar is engaged in intelligence gathering, mapping critical underwater infrastructure. In November, a British submarine was dispatched to monitor and surface near the vessel to ensure its departure. The Royal Navy has adjusted its engagement rules to allow closer tracking of the ship amid rising threats to undersea cables linked to hybrid warfare tactics from Russia and China.
The Russian vessel Yantar, accused of mapping undersea cables, reappeared in British waters, raising concerns about intelligence gathering and infrastructure security.
UK Defense Secretary Healey stated that the Russian ship is gathering crucial intel about the UK's maritime infrastructure, prompting heightened vigilance from the Royal Navy.
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