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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK's Arctic Defence Gaps Leave It Vulnerable To Russian Attacks, MPs Warn
Caption: UK's Arctic Defence Gaps Leave It Vulnerable To Russian Attacks, MPs Warn. The UK has "glaring gaps" in its ability to defend the Arctic region, leaving it vulnerable to potential Russian attacks, MPs have warned. The Commons Defence Committee said shortages of Royal Navy warships and submarines were leaving critical infrastructure in the High North, including undersea cables and energy supplies, exposed. MPs highlighted the "shockingly low availability" of submarines and a temporary loss of the ability to operate them beneath Arctic ice. The report warned that, in a conflict, Russia could threaten Britain's population, military and civilian infrastructure and vital Atlantic supply routes. The Ministry of Defence said it was "clear-eyed" about the threat posed by Russia and was investing heavily to protect undersea cables. Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic has reportedly returned to Cold War-era levels. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,UK,Arctic,defence,gaps,leave,vulnerable,Arctic region,potential,Russian attacks,MPs,warned,shortages,Royal Navy warships,critical infrastructure,High North,energy supplies,undersea cables
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