Russian spy ship in English Channel

Russian spy ship in English Channel

20 sept. 2021

Naval intelligence vessel that can 'cut' undersea internet cables

Russian spy ship in English Channel

A naval intelligence vessel that can 'cut' undersea internet cables sails through shipping lane near British coast

A Russian spy ship built to carry out clandestine undersea missions was spotted in the English Channel Friday 17th . 

Yantar could be seen on online service Marine Traffic midway between the coast of Devon and France and is currently heading north-east. 

Yantar is a specialist reconnaissance ship that carries two unmanned submersibles that are able to descend to the sea bed and take images, as well as collect items.

Rossiya, a Russian state TV network, has claimed the ship is able to cut Internet cables and jam underwater sensors.


 

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