Breaking News: Russian Spy Ship Accused of Laser Threat to RAF Pilots
A Russian spy ship, Yantar, has allegedly used lasers to disrupt RAF pilots monitoring its activities in the English Channel. Defence Secretary John Healey has described the move as "deeply dangerous" and said the government is taking it "extremely seriously".
The incident occurred when the Yantar, which has been in UK waters for the past few weeks, was being tracked by RAF pilots. Healey warned that if the ship travels south this week, the UK is "ready" to respond.
The Yantar is part of a Russian fleet designed to gather intelligence and map undersea cables. It has entered UK waters twice this year, with the latest incident occurring north of Scotland.
Healey's comments come as the UK government increases its vigilance over Russian activities in the region. The Defence Secretary emphasized that the UK will not tolerate such aggressive behavior and will take necessary measures to protect its interests.
This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.
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