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Analysis shows Russia is using commercial fishing trawlers to spy on and map the UK 's critical undersea cable network.

Vessel tracking data revealed more than 500 incidents of Russian trawlers loitering over or following subsea lines over four and a half years.

The UK government is planning to introduce tougher penalties for cable saboteurs, including lengthy jail terms and unlimited fines.

Nato allies recently intercepted covert Russian exercises in Arctic waters aimed at training submersibles to disable undersea cables.

The Ministry of Defence announced an additional £330 million in funding to bolster the protection of Britain's subsea infrastructure.

In full Russia sending fishing trawlers to spy on Britain’s undersea cables

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