UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
9 hours ago
- #UK-Russia Tensions
- #Hybrid Warfare
- #Submarine Espionage
- UK defence secretary accused Russia of covert submarine surveillance of undersea cables and pipelines near the UK.
- Royal Navy tracked three Russian submarines; Russia denied posing a threat to critical UK infrastructure.
- GUGI spy submarines are equipped for deep-sea sabotage and reconnaissance, raising concerns over hybrid warfare.
- UK's internet and energy supply heavily depend on undersea cables and pipelines, making them potential targets.
- Political responses called for increased defence investment and highlighted vulnerabilities in maritime security.