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Russian trawlers mapped undersea cables connecting US and Europe

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Russian fishing trawlers have been observed loitering over undersea cables connecting the United States and Europe, potentially mapping critical infrastructure. Data from Global Fishing Watch revealed over 500 such incidents in under five years, with some vessels meticulously tracking cable routes. Experts suggest these trawlers could be equipped to deploy submersibles for detailed mapping, raising concerns about potential sabotage or intelligence gathering in a "gray-zone" conflict scenario. AI

RANK_REASON Report on potential state-sponsored intelligence gathering and infrastructure mapping by a foreign power. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    17 Russian trawlers logged mapping undersea cables connecting the US and Europe

    An investigation claimed that Russian boats have been spending the past five years mapping and surveying undersea cables.

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