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A Russian ship targeted RAF pilots with lasers in the North Sea, prompting UK protests and heightened naval readiness.
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.
Defense Secretary John Healey called the actions "deeply dangerous," citing the vessel’s potential to map or sabotage undersea cables and pipelines.
The UK has updated its naval rules of engagement and increased surveillance, including deploying a submarine as a deterrent.
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.
Un barco ruso apuntó a los pilotos de la RAF con láseres en el Mar del Norte, provocando protestas en el Reino Unido y aumentando la preparación naval.