Russian Intelligence Vessel Identified Near Undersea Cables Off the Coast of Dublin
Recent vessel tracking data and military reports reveal that a Russian spy ship has recently been prowling around subsea cables in the Irish Sea, just north of Dublin.
Dubbed the Yantar, this vessel is believed to be a Russian navy oceanographic research ship, boasting a crew of around 60. The Irish Naval Service is keeping a close eye on its movements as part of a coordinated, multinational intelligence operation.
On Thursday, the Yantar briefly resurfaced on commercial marine tracking systems, showing up approximately 60…