NATO prevented Russia from cutting a critical undersea cable using a tool that leaves no 'traceable…
- NATO disrupted Russia’s Arctic cable exercise before the reported weapon could be deployed
- Russian submarines rehearsed attacks that could leave little evidence afterward
- Two 1,400km cables connect Svalbard with mainland Norway beneath Arctic waters
NATO allies disrupted a Russian naval exercise near Svalbard after detecting preparations involving a secret device intended for damaging subsea communications infrastructure.
British, Norwegian and American forces confronted vessels linked to Russia’s deep-sea research directorate during exercises conducted in Arctic waters this spring.
The reported operation did not damage any cable, but officials said the equipment could remove evidence that would identify its use after an attack.
NATO confronted Russian vessels during Arctic cable exercise
The equipment was reportedly being tested by GUGI, a Russian military organization responsible for specialized underwater operations and deep-ocean missions.
Officials said the device could cut communications lines while leaving little physical evidence capable of connecting Moscow to the incident.
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