UK Chief Of Defence Staff Warns Russia That Cutting Underwater Cables Will Be Seen As 'An Act Of War'

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, 56, (pictured) warned there had been a serious rise in submarine and underwater activity in recent years  

Daily Mail: 'Keep your subs away from our communication cables': New head of the armed forces Admiral Sir Tony Radakin warns Russia that severing crucial lines will be seen as act of war as tensions continue to rise 

* Admiral Sir Anthony Radakin reportedly said any Russian attempt to sever communication cables would be seen as an act of war 

* The head of armed forces also warned of a serious rise in submarine activity 

* And Liz Truss yesterday called on Russia to end 'malign activity' towards Ukraine 

Any attempt by Russia to sever crucial communication cables will be seen as an act of war, the head of the armed forces has said. 

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, 56, warned there had been a serious rise in submarine and underwater activity in recent years. 

Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss yesterday called on Russia to end its ‘malign activity’ towards the Ukraine, and Nato said the country would pay a ‘heavy price’ if it attacked its neighbour.  

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WNU Editor: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has a long history of labeling Russia as a threat .... Armed forces chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin warns world is 'more complex and dangerous' than at any time since Cold War and brands Russia a 'threat to our values and interests'... amid fears Putin could order Ukraine invasion (Daily Mail). 

He has also been criticized for saying China and Russia are 'responsible nations' .... Navy boss in 'responsible China' row: Admiral Tony Radakin comes under fire after saying he expects no repeat of 'the recklessness of the past' as UK's new aircraft carrier sets off on maiden voyage to the Indo-Pacific region (Daily Mail). 

UK Chief Of Defence Staff Warns Russia That Cutting Underwater Cables Will Be Seen As 'An Act Of War'  

Chief of Defence Staff: Russia cutting underwater cables could be 'an act of war' -- Forces Net  

UK military chief warns of Russian threat to vital undersea cables -- The Guardian  

Russian submarines threatening undersea network of internet cables, says UK defence chief Sir Tony Radakin -- SKY News  

Russia cutting underwater cables could be an act of war, says UK defence chief -- The Independent  

Russia Could Threaten Internet Cables in Underwater Attacks—Navy Chief -- Newsweek  

UK Military Chief: Russia Cutting Underwater Communication Cables Will Be Considered Act of War -- Sputnik

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