# Emergency powers planned to protect UK's undersea cables

> The UK has accused the Yantar, operated by Russia's Ministry of Defence, of mapping underwater infrastructure

- Published: 2026-10-22T16:33:00.571Z
- Updated: 2026-10-22T16:33:00.571Z
- 1 source
- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: UK, Yantar

## How it developed

- 2026-10-22T16:33:00.571Z - BBC News: [Emergency powers planned to protect UK's undersea cables](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwe8lz45d820o)

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