Allied forces thwart Russian submarine cable-sabotage drill near Svalbard

Allied forces thwart Russian submarine cable-sabotage drill near Svalbard

The United Kingdom, Norway and the United States intercepted three Russian submarines conducting a training drill that tested a device designed to disrupt undersea communication cables near the Svalbard archipelago, preventing any damage to the infrastructure. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that the allied forces warned Moscow against covert operations targeting critical infrastructure.

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September 10, 2026
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NATO forces intercept Russian submarine exercise targeting undersea cables in Arctic
NATO forces intercept Russian submarine exercise targeting undersea cables in Arctic

Euronews.com • 10 Sep 20:12

British, Norwegian and U.S. forces tracked and diverted three Russian submarines conducting a training drill near Svalbard, preventing any damage to undersea communication cables.

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NATO forces intercept Russian submarines training with undersea cable sabotage device near Svalbard
NATO forces intercept Russian submarines training with undersea cable sabotage device near Svalbard

Honolulu Star-Advertiser • 10 Sep 16:29

British, Norwegian and U.S. forces stopped Russian submarines that were testing a technology to disable undersea cables in Arctic waters, and warned Moscow against covert operations targeting critical infrastructure.

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NATO forces intercept Russian submarines testing undersea cable sabotage technique in Arctic
NATO forces intercept Russian submarines testing undersea cable sabotage technique in Arctic

Defense News • 10 Sep 13:48

British, Norwegian and U.S. naval units stopped Russian vessels that were rehearsing a method to damage subsea communication cables near Svalbard, prompting diplomatic warnings from NATO officials.

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US, UK and Norway intercept Russian submarines training to sabotage Arctic undersea cables
US, UK and Norway intercept Russian submarines training to sabotage Arctic undersea cables

New York Post • 10 Sep 08:56

American, British and Norwegian forces stopped Russian submarines that were simulating a cable-disruption operation near Svalbard, highlighting growing concerns over undersea infrastructure security.

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NATO forces intercept Russian submarines training to disrupt Arctic undersea cables
NATO forces intercept Russian submarines training to disrupt Arctic undersea cables

reuters.com • 10 Sep 06:03

British, Norwegian and U.S. naval units stopped Russian deep-sea vessels near Svalbard that were testing equipment to cut subsea communication lines, and warned Moscow against further covert actions.

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