UK looking at ‘military options’ if Russian spy ship comes closer to Britain

Russian spy ship Yantar is operating off the northern coast of Scotland (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK is exploring military options if a Russian spy ship sails closer to British shores after its crew used a laser to target RAF pilots monitoring its progress.

Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK was ready to respond if the ship heads south from its current position north of Scotland.