DEVELOPING: Russian Spy Ship Spotted on UK Waters, Defence Secretary Warns.

Breaking News: Russian Spy Ship Spotted on UK Waters, Defence Secretary Warns A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, has been spotted on the edge of UK waters north of Scotland, Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed. The ship has been pointed in the direction of surveillance aircraft, using lasers to distract pilots. The Defence Secretary warned that the ship is designed for gathering intelligence and mapping undersea cables, and is part of a Russian fleet that poses a risk to UK and allied undersea infrastructure. Healey stated that the UK is ready to respond if the Yantar travels south this week. The Yantar has entered UK waters for the second time in a year, and Defence Secretary Healey described it as part of a Russian programme driven by the Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research, or GUGI. This programme has capabilities for surveillance in peacetime and sabotage in conflict. The Defence Secretary's comments come as the UK continues to monitor the situation. The UK government has not confirmed any immediate action, but has warned Russia that its activities will not go unnoticed. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.