“Security advisers warn Russian sabotage could disrupt UK energy supplies, urging households to stock emergency kits.”
British security advisers have warned families to prepare 72-hour survival kits amid fears of Russian sabotage targeting critical energy pipelines. Nearly 40% of the UK’s gas supply flows through undersea infrastructure, including Norway’s Langeled pipeline—now under scrutiny after Russia’s Yantar spy ship was detected mapping North Sea cables. With winter blackout risks still fresh, experts urge households to stock water, non-perishable food, torches, and medicines.
The EU has issued similar guidance, citing rising geopolitical threats. One official stated, “We must be ready for disruptions.” The UK’s growing reliance on foreign energy has heightened vulnerability, prompting calls for vigilance. Authorities confirm monitoring the Yantar but stress no immediate attack evidence. Meanwhile, defense analysts warn undersea infrastructure remains a prime target in hybrid warfare.