Russian spy ship tracked off U.K.

UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen near British waters
The Royal Navy has been monitoring a Russian spy ship after it was spotted around UK waters earlier this week, the defence secretary has told MPs. John Healey said the vessel, Yantar, was used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK's critical underwater infrastructure.
Russian spy vessel enters UK waters for second time, British Navy says
The British navy said Wednesday that is ramping up measures to protect its waters from secret Russian operations after identifying a Russian spy vessel in UK waters for the second time in weeks.
Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat
The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months.
Royal Navy tracks Russian spy ship in English Channel as John Healey warns Putin: ‘We see you’
Addressing the House of Commons, defence secretary said the spy ship is currently in the North Sea having passed through British waters
Russian spy ship tracked off U.K. as defense official warns Putin
A Royal Navy submarine was authorized to surface close to a Russian ship "strictly as a deterrent measure," British Defense Secretary John Healey said.
Russian ‘spy ship’ confronted off UK raises concerns
The Yantar had been mapping underwater infrastructure, the British defense minister said, raising concerns of attacks on undersea cables.
Russian Spy Ship Entered British Waters Twice, UK’s Healey Says
A Russian spy ship entered British waters twice in recent weeks, prompting the UK to deploy Royal Navy ships, Royal Air Force planes and a submarine, Defence Secretary John Healey said.
Russian spy ship detected in UK waters
Britain’s defence minister has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that “we will not shy away from robust action” after telling Parliament that a Russian spy vessel had been operating in UK waters this week.
Royal Navy attack submarine warned off Russian spy ship from UK waters
Defence Secretary John Healey said Russia "remains the most pressing and immediate threat to Britain", and added that "any threat will be met with strength and resolve".
Royal Navy: Portsmouth sailors "proud" to protect "vital" undersea cables as they fend off Russian spy ship
HMS Tyne was joined by HMS Somerset to stalk the Putin’s surveillance vessel Yantar which crossed into British waters on Monday (January 20). The Moscow ship was spotted loitering in the English Channel, as well as the North Sea.
UK Monitors Russian Spy Ship, Steps up Undersea Cable Protection
Britain said it monitored a Russian spy ship in the English Channel in recent days and would strengthen its response to secret operations by Russian ships and aircraft in an effort to protect undersea cables.
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Scotland's papers: Tributes to 'bubbly' Hope and Russian 'spy ship'
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Map Shows NATO Ship Intercepting Russian Spy Vessel Approaching Coast
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