Russian sensors in British waters raise security concerns
Recently, information has leaked to the media that the British have discovered Russian sensors in their waters, designed to track nuclear submarines. The Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, did not deny that such activities are taking place.
The Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, in a conversation with BBC One, did not directly say that Russia is monitoring British nuclear submarines. Although he did not deny these activities, he rejected suggestions that they pose a threat to the United Kingdom.
Secret operation in British waters? The Russians do not deny
Kelin, responding to a question on BBC One about whether he denies tracking British submarines, stated briefly: "No."
He added that he does not intend to deny it but wonders whether Russia is truly interested in tracking all British submarines with outdated nuclear warheads. "All these threats are extremely exaggerated," he said.
The ambassador stressed that there is no threat from Russia to the United Kingdom. "This threat has been invented, absolutely, there is no threat at all from Russia to the UK," he noted.
British investigation concerning submarines
In early April, the newspaper "Sunday Times" published an investigation describing the discovery of probable Russian sensors in the waters around the United Kingdom. According to the newspaper, these devices might have been installed to gather intelligence on the four British "Vanguard" class submarines, which carry nuclear missiles.
The British military identified these devices as a potential threat to national security. These devices were identified as part of hybrid warfare conducted by Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Putin.
Let's recall that at the end of March, the British Prime Minister made the first visit in over 10 years to a nuclear submarine.
