Is the Russian spy ship in the UK?
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The Russian vessel Yantar, identified as a spy ship by Western officials, was recently tracked by British warships as it passed through the English Channel, 83 kilometers off the British coast. It continued toward the Kattegat Strait and did not remain in UK waters, but its presence raised concerns about intelligence gathering and potential sabotage.
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Russian ‘spy ship’ Yantar tracked in UK waters
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- The Russian ship Yantar was pursued by British warships as it sailed through the English Channel. 8s
- UK officials state Yantar is used for intelligence gathering and mapping critical underwater infrastructure. 17s
- Yantar, officially an oceanographic research vessel, is believed by Western officials to be mainly used for deep sea espionage. 37s
- The ship was tracked from 83km off the British coast through the Channel toward the Kattegat Strait, likely heading to St. Petersburg. 43s
- Yantar is equipped with human-carrying submarines and deep sea robots, and its activities have raised concerns about potential sabotage of undersea infrastructure. 1m 11s
