The UK claims Russia conducted a submarine mission targeting cables and pipelines. 14 hours earlier. Olivia Ireland. Thomas Copeland of BBC Verify. Frank Gardner, security correspondent. Department of Defense. Defence Secretary John Healey stated that three Russian submarines carried out a “covert” mission near cables and pipelines in waters north of the UK. A British warship and aircraft were sent to counter Moscow’s “malign” actions, and he noted there was “no evidence” of damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic. Addressing Russian President Vladimir Putin directly, Healey said: “We see you.” We monitor your activities across our cables and pipelines, and be aware that any effort to harm them will not be permitted and will result in severe repercussions.
