Putin 'sends fishing boats to spy on Britain' as tyrant targets undersea cables
VLADIMIR Putin is deploying fishing trawlers to spy on the UK’s critical undersea cables, it is reported.
TL;DR
- Russian fishing trawlers are reportedly spying on the UK's critical undersea cables.
- Fears exist that Russia is mapping infrastructure for potential future attacks.
- NATO is tracking civilian vessels suspected of espionage for the Kremlin.
- Analysis shows Russian trawlers have spent significant time above vital communication cables.
- A Russian attack on these cables could paralyze the UK's hospitals, banks, and transport.
- Recent incidents include an internet line cut by a Russian tanker and Russian subs training with a cable-disabling weapon.
- Destruction of subsea cables is considered a potential critical part of any Russian conflict with NATO.
- Around £65 billion of UK economic activity depends on these cables.