Russian spy ship enters British waters; UK readies military options

A Russian spy ship entered British waters and directed lasers at pilots on Wednesday, 

World news correspondent Adam Gilchrist reports that, per British defence secretary John Healey, the surveillance ship has crossed in and out of UK waters in recent weeks.

But unlike previous occasions, Russian sailors directed lasers at the British military pilots monitoring them.

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"It is what it is doing under the sea that is the thing, having a good look at the infrastructure that keeps a country like the UK going," said Gilchrist.

Healey said the "deeply dangerous" move was taken "extremely seriously" by the government. 

The UK would continue to monitor the ship and have "military options" ready should the vessel change course. 

To listen to Gilchrist in conversation with 702’s Bongani Bingwa, click below (skip to 1.25):