NATO has launched a new center for protecting undersea pipelines and cables in response to concerns about Russian sabotage. The center, which is located in Northwood, northwest London, will be responsible for coordinating NATO’s efforts to protect its critical undersea infrastructure.
The decision to launch the center comes after an apparent attack on two Baltic Sea gas pipelines in September. The attacks, which damaged the pipelines and caused them to leak, are still under investigation.
NATO has raised concerns that Russia may be behind the attacks, and that it could target other undersea infrastructure in the future.
The center will also work with private sector partners to share information and develop new technologies for protecting undersea infrastructure.
NATO’s decision to launch the new center is a sign of the alliance’s growing concern about Russian aggression. The attacks on the gas pipelines have highlighted the vulnerability of NATO’s critical undersea infrastructure, and the new center is a step towards protecting that infrastructure from future attacks.
Here are some of the reasons why NATO is concerned about Russian sabotage of undersea pipelines and cables:
- Russia has a history of using sabotage to achieve its political goals. For example, in 2014, Russia was accused of sabotaging a Ukrainian power plant in an attempt to destabilize the country.
- Russia has a large and sophisticated navy, which gives it the ability to operate in the Baltic and North Seas, many of NATO’s undersea pipelines and cables are located.
- Russia has a strong interest in disrupting NATO’s energy supplies. If Russia were to sabotage undersea pipelines, it could cause significant economic disruption in NATO countries.
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The launch of NATO’s new center is a significant development, and it is a sign of the alliance’s commitment to protecting its critical infrastructure. The center will play a vital role in deterring Russian aggression and protecting NATO’s energy supplies.
