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UK warns Russia over Yantar spy ship operating near Scottish waters and targeting RAF pilots.

Defence Secretary Healey calls for increased munitions production and expanded drone factories.

Russian Embassy rejects claims, calling the vessel an oceanographic research ship.

The UK on Wednesday issued a warning to Russia over a spy ship operating near its waters north of Scotland, after it reportedly directed lasers at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey, speaking in London , cautioned Russian President Vladimir Putin against moving the vessel further into British territorial waters and emphasised the need for the UK to “step up” munitions production amid global tensions, including “armed conflict” between India and Pakistan .

PTI

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