Concerns arise as Defense Secretary Ben Wallace warns about Russia's potential placement of sleeper explosives on critical infrastructure in Britain's North Sea, emphasizing their intent and capability to damage the country's underwater energy and communication systems.
Admiral Lord West, a former head of the Royal Navy, adds to the alarm by highlighting the vulnerability of underwater cables and offshore wind farms, raising concerns about the potential destruction of the UK's electrical grid and telecommunications infrastructure by Russia. Recent sightings of Russian ships in UK waters further contribute to these fears.