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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United States United Kingdom Norway Russia

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Svalbard archipelago Norway Arctic

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10 septembre 2026
5 au total
NATO allies successfully thwart Russian undersea cable sabotage operation
NATO allies successfully thwart Russian undersea cable sabotage operation

Euronews.com • 10 sept. 20h12

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 allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot
NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

Honolulu Star-Advertiser • 10 sept. 16h29

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 allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot
NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

Defense News • 10 sept. 13h48

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, NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot
US, NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

New York Post • 10 sept. 08h56

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 allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot
NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

reuters.com • 10 sept. 06h03

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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