Germany's Merz Says Russia Building Submarines to Target Undersea Cables
Chancellor claims after security summit in Finland that Moscow is developing a new submarine class capable of damaging cables and pipelines
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Russia is building a new class of submarines designed to destroy undersea cables and pipelines, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The claim was made following a security summit held in Finland, the report said. Merz reportedly stated that Moscow's development of the vessels is aimed at enabling attacks on critical undersea infrastructure, including communication cables and energy pipelines.
The report did not provide further details on the specific type of submarines, the timeline for their development, or evidence supporting the chancellor's assessment.
Undersea cables and pipelines have become a subject of heightened security concern in Europe in recent years, particularly following incidents involving damage to infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. Western officials have previously raised concerns about the vulnerability of such infrastructure to sabotage.
Anadolu Agency did not report an official response from Russian authorities to the chancellor's claims.
Sources
- Germany's Merz claims Russia building submarines to destroy undersea cables — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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