The Royal Navy has discovered Russian surveillance devices in British waters, raising serious concerns about national security and the protection of critical military infrastructure. Military officials report finding multiple spy sensors, with some washing up on British shores while others were detected by naval vessels.
The covert devices are believed to be part of Moscow's effort to track Britain's nuclear-powered Vanguard submarines, which carry nuclear missiles as part of the UK's continuous at-sea deterrent program.
"There should be no doubt, there is a war raging in the Atlantic," a senior military source revealed. "This is a game of cat and mouse that has continued since the ending of the Cold War, and is now heating up again."
The discovery points to a broader pattern of Russian surveillance activities targeting underwater infrastructure. Over the past 15 months, 11 internet cables in the Baltic Sea have sustained damage. Intelligence reports also suggest Russian oligarchs' superyachts may have been deployed for underwater reconnaissance missions.
In response, the British military is launching "Operation Atlantic Bastion" to enhance surveillance of UK waters through coordinated air, sea, and land patrols. The Ministry of Defence is also seeking partnerships with technology and energy companies to protect critical underwater assets.
Captain Simon Pressdee emphasized the military's dual mission: "Our role is to both defeat any threats to the UK as well as take it out of the greyzone."
The Ministry of Defence confirmed their commitment to strengthening security measures, including the use of AI technology and coordinated patrols with NATO allies to prevent Russian vessels from operating covertly near British territory.
This revelation comes as Russian surface vessels are increasingly spotted in British waters, including the spy ship Yantar, which was observed monitoring pipelines and internet cables in the Irish Sea last November.
The UK currently relies on approximately 60 internet cables for global connectivity, some of which remain undisclosed to the public. Military sources have suggested reinstating sea mines, a defensive measure not used since the Cold War's end, to protect these critical infrastructure elements.