Russian spy ships and subs reportedly are hovering close to the routes of undersea communications cables. Military and intelligence officials apparently have observed increased Russian sub activity near cables located from the North Sea to Northeast Asia, as well as in waters close to American shores. There are concerns that the movements indicate Russia might attack those cables in times of tension or conflict, although American military officials have not commented publicly on the issue.
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Russian Sub Activity Near Internet Cables Worries US
Posted by: Richard Adhikari October 27, 2015 03:50 PMRussian spy ships and subs reportedly are hovering close to the routes of undersea communications cables. Military and intelligence officials apparently have observed increased Russian sub activity near cables located from the North Sea to Northeast Asia, as well as in waters close to American shores. There are concerns that the movements indicate Russia might attack those cables in times of tension or conflict, although American military officials have not commented publicly on the issue.