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Russia's GUGI Threatens UK's Underwater Infrastructure, Warns Navy Chief

12/23/2025

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General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, head of the Royal Navy, warned that Russia's elite deep-sea sabotage unit GUGI is reactivating and threatens Britain's underwater infrastructure.
He noted Russia continues to invest in GUGI despite Ukraine war costs, highlighting the unit's ability to map and potentially sabotage cables and pipelines.
Defence Secretary John Healey warned that threats from Russia remain unpredictable, including mapping UK networks and pipelines.

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General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, head of the Royal Navy, warned that Russia's elite deep-sea sabotage unit GUGI is reactivating and threatens Britain's underwater infrastructure.
He noted Russia continues to invest in GUGI despite Ukraine war costs, highlighting the unit's ability to map and potentially sabotage cables and pipelines.
Defence Secretary John Healey warned that threats from Russia remain unpredictable, including mapping UK networks and pipelines.