Russia Has ‘Intent and Ability’ to Target Undersea Infrastructure Warns Defence Secretary

Russia Has ‘Intent and Ability’ to Target Undersea Infrastructure Warns Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace during a press conference with Norwegian defence minister Bjorn Arild Gram, at Permanent Joint HQ in Northwood, on May 18, 2023. James Manning/PA Media
Alexander Zhang
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There is no doubt Russia has “the intent and the ability” to target undersea energy and communication lines, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said.

He made the comments as Britain agreed with Norway to increase cooperation on undersea capabilities, including countering threats to undersea infrastructure.