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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sophie Wingate

EXPLAINED: Russia has intent and ability to target underwater infrastructure - The Real Truth

PA Wire

There is no doubt Russia has “the intent and the ability” to target the West’s underwater energy and communication lines, Ben Wallace said as he launched a security partnership with Norway.

At a press conference alongside his Norwegian counterpart at the Northwood military base on Thursday, the Defence Secretary said Moscow has submarines and spy ships “specifically designed” to “potentially sabotage or attack critical national infrastructure belonging to its adversaries”.

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