Naval forces of Denmark strategically position a vessel near a Russian ship in the Kattegat sea, aiming to maintain integrity and surveillance.

A Russian Spy Ship Zeroes In on Danish Waters* Shares Your Thoughts Below

The Russian ship Yantar, a notorious covert operative, has set sail towards Danish waters. This intelligence gathering vessel, often referred to as a "deep-sea spy," is currently hovering just beyond Skagen's coastline in international waters.[1]

According to Ekstra Bladet and vessel tracking data from Vesselfinder, the Yantar made its way into the Kattegat Sea overnight prior to Friday, departing from a port in Algeria on January 14th.[1] The ship's final destination remains unclear, but it has been under close surveillance by both the British and Danish navies following its recent incursions into British waters.[2]

John Healey, the UK’s Defence Minister, spoke with the BBC and revealed that the Yantar is being used by Russia to surveil and map critical underwater infrastructure.[2] Healey reiterated, "I also wanted President Putin to hear this message: we see you, we know what you're doing, and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country."[2]

Russia characterizes the Yantar as a research vessel, but Western intelligence agencies recognize its true purpose: to control, sabotage, and map undersea communication and energy lines, posing a significant threat to NATO nations.[1] The Yantar's capabilities include submersibles and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) capable of operating below 6,000 meters, making it ideal for taking down underwater communications cables or surveilling NATO-critical underwater infrastructure.[1][3]

Several recent incidents involving sabotage targeting energy cables in the Baltic Sea have increased attention on critical seabed infrastructure, prompting new measures to safeguard these vital resources.[3]

Denmark is set to contribute jets and navy vessels to support NATO operations in the Baltic Sea, with a primary goal of protecting underwater cables and pipelines.[3]

In light of the Yantar's continued presence in international waters near Danish territory, the Danish navy has positioned one of its own vessels nearby.[1] The Yantar is no stranger to causing unrest, having been closely monitored by the UK Royal Navy, including HMS Tyne and HMS Somerset, when it approached within 70 kilometers of the UK coastline in late 2024.[3]

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References:

Russian vessel Yantar moves closer to Danish waters (Ekstra Bladet)
British warship to shadow Russian spy ship in Baltic (BBC)
Russian spy ship Yantar: What we know (Guardian)
Russian Spy Ship Yantar Location, Activities, and Capabilities

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The news about the Russian spy ship, Yantar, moving closer to Danish waters has fueled concerns about potential sabotage and threat to NATO nations.
In light of the Yantar's secretive operations and capabilities, the British and Danish navies have been tracking and monitoring the vessel closely.
The Yantar's true purpose, according to Western intelligence agencies, is not research as Russia claims, but control and mapping of undersea communication and energy lines.
Politics and general-news outlets such as Ekstra Bladet, BBC, and The Guardian, have been reporting on the Yantar's movements, its activities, and its potential impact on critical seabed infrastructure.
In response to the increased risk of sabotage targeting underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, Denmark is set to contribute jets and navy vessels to support NATO operations and safeguard vital resources.