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flag A Russian spy ship targeted UK pilots with lasers, prompting defense changes; Moscow denies allegations.

flag A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, was spotted near UK waters north of Scotland and reportedly directed lasers at pilots from a Royal Air Force Poseidon-8 reconnaissance plane, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said. flag Healey called the incident part of a growing "new era of threat" and confirmed the UK has adjusted naval rules of engagement to allow a stronger response if the vessel moves further south. flag The Yantar, known for intelligence gathering and undersea cable mapping, has previously been detected in UK waters. flag The Russian embassy denied the allegations, calling the ship a civilian research vessel operating in international waters and accusing the UK of escalating tensions. flag The UK reiterated its support for Ukraine and commitment to European security.

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