Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 23 Jan 2025,Thursday International
The Royal Navy monitored the Russian spy ship Yantar near UK waters, with Defence Secretary John Healey warning Vladimir Putin of robust action. Yantar, equipped for surveillance and mapping undersea infrastructure, was detected 45 miles off the coast in the English Channel. This is its second appearance near UK waters in recent months. HMS Somerset and HMS Tyne tracked the vessel, with rules of engagement tightened to allow closer monitoring. Healey emphasized strengthened cooperation with NATO allies and announced RAF deployment for Baltic Sea surveillance. Calls for increased defense spending followed the incident, highlighting escalating Russian naval threats.
