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flag A Russian ship targeted RAF pilots with lasers in the North Sea, prompting UK protests and heightened naval readiness.

flag A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, was spotted near UK waters in the North Sea and reportedly directed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots during a reconnaissance flight, prompting a formal UK protest. flag Defense Secretary John Healey called the actions "deeply dangerous," citing the vessel’s potential to map or sabotage undersea cables and pipelines. flag The UK has updated its naval rules of engagement and increased surveillance, including deploying a submarine as a deterrent. flag While Russia denies wrongdoing, calling the ship a civilian research vessel, the incident reflects broader concerns over Russian maritime activity and hybrid threats in European waters.

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