MBABANE:The Royal Navy has been monitoring a Russian spy ship after it was spotted around United Kingdom(UK) waters earlier this week, the British Broadcasting Corporation(BBC) reported on Wednesday evening.
It has been reported that, Defense Secretary John Healey told UK Members of Parliament(MPs) that, the vessel, Yantar, was used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure.
“He said the incident was "another example of growing Russian aggression".Healey added: “I also wanted President [Vladimir] Putin to hear this message: we see you, we know what you're doing and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country.Russia describes Yantar as an oceanic research vessel and it is operated by the country's Ministry of Defence.Western Nations have often tracked the ship operating in European waters and they suspect part of its mission has been to map undersea cables”, the BBC reported.
Russian spy ship seen monitoring United Kingdom(UK) says Defense Secretary(Ministry of Defense).