UK says three Russian submarines tracked during ‘covert’ operation
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
British Defence Minister John Healey announced that UK forces tracked three Russian submarines in High North waters during a month-long covert operation. The submarines included one Akula-class nuclear-powered vessel and two specialist deep-sea research submarines. No evidence of cable damage was found. Healey stated the operation aimed to deter Russian activity and warn Putin against targeting undersea infrastructure. Russia denied the threat claims.
Key Entities
UK Defence Minister John HealeyRussian submarinesHigh North maritime regionVladimir PutinAkula-class submarineGUGI (Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research)undersea cablesRussian embassy in London