"We see your activity over our cables and our pipelines, and you should know that any attempt to damage them will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences."
"The nature of the operation that I've set out today demonstrates that we have UK armed forces capable of detecting, capable of deterring, capable of responding if required in order to protect Britain."
A British warship and aircraft monitored Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, ensuring they abandoned their mission. The operation lasted over a month and involved tracking three submarines. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the UK's capability to deter threats to vital undersea infrastructure. He stated that any attempt to damage these assets would not be tolerated. While there was no evidence of damage, UK forces would verify the situation with allies. Healey also highlighted the need for increased defense spending to maintain operational readiness.
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