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Why target Russian submarines?
The Royal Navy is focusing on Russian underwater dangers because Russia maintains a significant and modern submarine fleet. These vessels are capable of covertly tracking or disrupting critical infrastructure like the North Atlantic cables, posing a direct threat to international trade and communication, as highlighted in the story.
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