NATO Intercepts Russian Submarine Cable Sabotage Drill Near Svalbard

NATO allies detected Russian GUGI deep-sea submersibles simulating deployment of a covert cable-cutting weapon near Svalbard this spring, according to two Western officials. The operation signals Moscow's intent to target critical undersea infrastructure, though no actual sabotage occurred. This raises concerns over NATO's ability to deter hybrid warfare in the Arctic and protect global communications.