Navy chiefs thought Putin drone was spying on UK subs - but it was a farting whale
A whale was detected approaching and then moving away from one of the country's major naval bases where nuclear submarines are stationed - though it was initially believed it was a Russian spy device
Russian spy ship detected off U.K. as British official warns Putin: "We know what you're doing"
A Royal Navy submarine was authorized to surface close to a Russian ship "strictly as a deterrent measure," British Defense Secretary John Healey said.
Farting whale puts UK Royal Navy on high alert fearing a Russian drone surveillance: Report
Naval authorities were concerned that one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s drone submarines had placed a listening device on the ocean floor between two Scottish islands, launching an inquiry
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Vladimir Putin spying fears explained as 'farting whale' amid global tensions
The stinky whale was twice picked up by Navy sensors that had been scanning key locations around the UK to see if the country's enemies were spying on top military vessels, amid fears of Russian spyin
UK navy mistook farting whale for phantom Russians trying to track their nuclear subs: report
The UK’s Royal Navy launched a frantic search for phantom Russians off the coast after picking up two mysterious sounds in the ocean — only to conclude that the noises came from a gassy whale, an official told The Sun.
Royal Navy submarine used to warn off Russian spy ship loitering over cables
The nuclear-powered hunter-killer submarine surfaced close to the Yantar to let the Russian ship know it was being watched.
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Vladimir Putin warned after Royal Navy tracks 'spy' ship that entered UK waters for second time in months
A Russian spy ship has been monitored by the Royal Navy after it entered UK waters earlier this week, the defence secretary has said - as he issued a warning to President Vladimir Putin.
Royal Navy sub used to warn off Russian spy ship, Healey tells MPs
John Healey warned Vladimir Putin ‘we see you, we know what you are doing and we will not shy away from robust action’.
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‘We see you’, UK warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian ‘spy ship’
A Russian "spy ship" was tracked by the Royal Navy as it entered British waters, UK Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday amid heightened concerns over the security of underwater infrastructure.
Vladimir Putin blow as satellite images show 'Russian withdrawal from prized Syrian base'
The images appear to show several Russian vehicles and equipment have been moved in what would be a big blow to Russia's foothold in the region.
Royal Navy tracks Russian spy ship in English Channel as John Healey warns Putin: ‘We see you’
Addressing the House of Commons, defence secretary said the spy ship is currently in the North Sea having passed through British waters
UK sends 'we see you' message to Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship'
Defence secretary John Healey said the Russian vessel Yantar is being 'used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure'