UK navy tracked three Russian submarines near undersea cables, damage would 'have serious consequences,' Putin warned — US and allies expand seabed protection efforts

The UK navy tracked three Russian submarines near undersea cables, with UK Defense Secretary warning Putin of serious consequences if any damage occurred. The submarines, including two GUGI-class vessels, were detected in the North Atlantic during a month-long operation. The UK forces, along with allies, are verifying that no infrastructure was harmed. The incident highlights the importance of protecting undersea cables that carry international data traffic. NATO and other nations are ramping up efforts to safeguard these vital communication links from potential threats.