Britons urged to prepare as Russian sabotage fears grow
Russia plans to sabotage gas pipelines, which could lead to widespread power outages in the United Kingdom. Therefore, Britons have been advised to prepare "survival kits" that would allow them to manage for 72 hours.
Russia is allegedly planning sabotage after a spy ship mapping the UK's underwater infrastructure in the North Sea was detected. Security advisors are warning British families to prepare 72-hour "survival kits" amid growing concerns about energy sabotage, reports "GB News".
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The United Kingdom has become increasingly dependent on foreign energy supplies as it pursues Net Zero goals. Nearly 40% of the UK's gas comes from Norway, mainly through the 700-kilometre Langeled pipeline. The situation has been impacted by the closure of coal power plants, among other factors.
Fears of Russian sabotage grew after the spy ship Yantar was detected mapping the UK's key underwater infrastructure. Last year, Defence Minister John Healey ordered a British submarine to surface near Yantar, suspecting interference with undersea cables in the Irish Sea.
Preparations for potential supply interruptions
Security experts suggest that British households prepare a three-day "survival kit" containing water, long-lasting food, medication, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, identification documents, and a pocket knife.
"We need to become much more self-sufficient, and quickly. And households should be ready for all eventualities," said an anonymous source from "GB News".
Last winter, the UK was close to experiencing power outages. However, it was saved by emergency reserves and energy imports from Denmark.
