Defence Secretary John Healey has warned Vladimir Putin amidst the incursion of the Russian spy ship Yantar into British waters. The Yantar, employed for intelligence gathering and mapping crucial underwater structures, was monitored by Royal Navy vessels and RAF patrols as it entered the UK exclusive economic zone. Healey highlighted the growing Russian aggression as a significant threat, emphasizing the Royal Navy's adjusted rules of engagement to better track the spy ship. The Yantar ultimately left British waters after detection, heading towards the Mediterranean.
The foreign ship Yantar is currently in the North Sea having passed through British waters. Let me be clear, this is a Russian spy ship used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK's critical underwater infrastructure.
It was detected loitering over UK critical undersea infrastructure. To deter any potential threat, I took measured steps then as part of a clear direct response to the Russian vessel.
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