Overview

• Russian sensors, suspected of being used to monitor British nuclear submarines, were discovered in UK waters by the Royal Navy and onshore.
• Unmanned Russian devices were also reportedly found concealed near undersea communication cables, raising concerns about sabotage capabilities.
• The UK Ministry of Defence dismissed espionage claims as speculative but emphasized the continued security of its nuclear deterrent.
• This discovery follows months of heightened tensions, including the presence of the Russian ship Yantar in British waters and damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.
• UK Defence Minister John Healey has warned Russia of decisive measures to protect national interests, as NATO bolsters regional security.