Nato intercepts Russian submarine activity near Svalbard
Nato forces have disrupted a covert Russian operation near Svalbard involving new underwater sabotage capabilities, with officials now attributing the activity to the sanctioned GUGI directorate. This incident follows broader escalations in the region, including warnings from the CIA about increased Russian sabotage efforts and ongoing attacks on infrastructure in Ukraine and Poland.
According to a report from GN geopolitics/nato, Western intelligence agencies have identified the Russian 'deep-sea research directorate' (GUGI) as the likely operator behind the submarine activity, with Moscow previously notified of the discovery. The article also notes that CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s August visit to Russia was partially aimed at warning against such escalating sabotage operations in Europe.
Source: GN geopolitics/natoWestern forces in the Arctic disrupted a covert Russian operation designed to test new underwater sabotage capabilities, according to officials.
Source: GN geopolitics/nato
