UK could target areas hosting Russia’s nuclear forces

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the United Kingdom should be prepared to strike Russian military bases in the Arctic to deter Moscow’s military threats.

TodayPress TV reports that Sunak made the remarks in an article published in The Sunday Times.

According to him, Russia is actively expanding its military presence on the Kola Peninsula, where the Russian Northern Fleet is based and a significant part of the country’s nuclear forces is concentrated. At the same time, Russian naval activity near the UK coastline has increased by 41%.

Sunak stressed that the main threat lies in losing control over the North Atlantic. In his view, this could make it more difficult to deploy US troops and military equipment to Europe in the event of a war.

In addition, undersea cables, which carry approximately 99% of international internet traffic, could also be put at risk.

The former prime minister proposed strengthening underwater surveillance capabilities, increasing joint operations with Northern European allies and preparing British special forces for operations in the Arctic.

“We must show Russia that, in the event of a conflict, we can put its bases at risk”,- Sunak said.

In his view, regardless of the outcome of the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue to test the West’s strength. Therefore, deterring Russia should also involve the ability to strike its military infrastructure directly.

Kubra Musayeva