The Royal Navy deployed two vessels to monitor russian Yantar spy ship, which entered British waters earlier this week, according to the UK Defense Secretary John Healey. The vessel, identified as an intelligence-gathering ship, was observed mapping critical underwater infrastructure in the region.
According to John Healey, the Yantar ship entered the UK exclusive economic zone approximately 45 miles off the British coast on Monday. In response, the Royal Navy dispatched the HMS Somerset and HMS Tyne frigates to track the ship’s movements.
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“For the last two days, the Royal Navy has been monitoring the vessel every minute through our waters,” John Healey stated, emphasizing the government’s vigilance in protecting national security.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about russian activities near key Western infrastructure, with the Yantar ship having been previously linked to underwater reconnaissance missions. This latest intrusion highlights the importance of robust maritime surveillance in the face of growing geopolitical tensions.
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