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UK accuses Russia of carrying out 'covert operation' in British waters

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 10 Apr 2026, 11:23am
Defense Secretary John Healey delivers a statement on recent UK operational activity involving Russian submarine operations over cables and pipelines to the north of the UK at 9 Downing Street on April 9, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Defense Secretary John Healey delivers a statement on recent UK operational activity involving Russian submarine operations over cables and pipelines to the north of the UK at 9 Downing Street on April 9, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

UK accuses Russia of carrying out 'covert operation' in British waters

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 10 Apr 2026, 11:23am

The UK wants to know why three Russian submarines have apparently been examining the country's vital underwater cables and pipelines. 

British Defence Secretary John Healey says the subs were tracked over several weeks operating in the north Atlantic. 

Russia denies the claims. 

More than 90% of the UK's day-to-day internet traffic travels via undersea cables. 

Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge there's been no apparent damage; rather, the British Government is putting Russia on notice. 

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