# UK’s Arctic defence gaps leave it vulnerable to Russian attacks, MPs warn

https://mins.news/en/video/111531

- BBC News, 2026-10-22 17:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe2Bv9r_Tjw

> A report by the Commons Defence Committee says the UK has “glaring gaps” in its ability to defend the Arctic, leaving it vulnerable to possible Russian attacks. It says a shortage of Royal Navy warships and submarines exposes critical infrastructure in the High North, including undersea cables and energy supplies.

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