A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, has entered British waters and directed lasers at military pilots, according to Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey. During a speech in London on Wednesday (November 19), Healey described the incident as part of a "new era of threat" from hostile nations. The Yantar is currently on the edge of British waters, north of Scotland, and is designed for gathering intelligence and mapping undersea cables.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) deployed a Poseidon-8 military plane to track the vessel, and its pilots reported being targeted by lasers. Healey condemned the Russian action as "deeply dangerous" and warned that the UK is ready to respond if the Yantar moves further south. He emphasized that Britain has military options prepared and has altered the navy's rul

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