A Russian Yantar-class spy ship has been escorted out of the Irish Sea after unexpectedly intruding into Irish controlled waters. He patrolled areas with undersea pipelines, energy cables and internet cables.
The Russian warship Jantar has been spotted in the Irish Sea off the Isle of Man. It is approximately 107 meters long and was previously seen floating in the English Channel. Admiral Golovko accompanied the frigate.
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A Royal Air Force Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft was deployed to track the ship. To fight enemy submarines and surface ships.
The Irish Navy ship Les James Joyce was also dispatched to the scene. He escorted Jantar out of the Irish zone on Friday night. The route further south was also monitored by air.
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The ship's presence has raised concerns about the security of power and internet networks. The ship was floating near an undersea communication cable. Attempts were made to contact him, but the crew did not respond.
Edward Burke, a doctor of war history at University College Dublin, told the Examiner that the situation was alarming.
– Once again the Russian Navy is seen probing the defenses of Western Europe. This is another warning signal that should not be ignored, he said, adding that more water security needs to be ensured.
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Jantar is officially classified as a marine research vessel. It operates on behalf of the Russian Ministry of Defense and is independent of the Russian Navy. It can serve as a mothership for Russian and Konsul mini-submarines that can dive up to 6,000 meters. meters.
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The ship was repeatedly sighted near undersea infrastructure. He's probably on an intelligence mission.
The Jantar entered service with Russia in 2015 and has become frequently sighted near important shipping lanes and infrastructure.
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