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Russia's Spy Ship Targets NATO Cables, Sparks Alarm
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- Russia reportedly plans to sabotage Europe's undersea infrastructure, raising concerns among Western allies.
- The Russian spy ship Yantar, operated by the General Directorate of Deep Sea Research (GUGI), targets NATO cables and pipelines.
- Yantar has been spotted near Ireland–UK cables with advanced surveillance tools.
- NATO officials are vigilant; UK Defense Secretary John Healey calls the actions growing Russian aggression.
