Putin's Ship Alarms UK: 14 Hours Over Critical Data Cables in Bristol Channel

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News18•29-01-2026, 19:52
Putin's Ship Alarms UK: 14 Hours Over Critical Data Cables in Bristol Channel
- •A Russian cargo ship, 'Sinegorsk,' secretly entered British waters and anchored for 14 hours over sensitive internet cables in the Bristol Channel.
- •The ship positioned itself directly above 5 major data cables connecting Britain to New York, Canada, Spain, and Portugal.
- •British Security Minister Alicia Kearns called the incident "highly suspicious," suggesting Russia aims for an "underwater blackout."
- •Security experts warn that cutting these 60 undersea cables could cripple Britain's economy and essential services like NHS.
- •Defense Secretary John Healey issued a stern warning to Russia, stating the UK is aware of their activities and will respond to any interference.
Why It Matters: A Russian ship's suspicious 14-hour presence over UK's vital undersea data cables raises major security concerns.
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