Russian Spy Ship Yantar Investigated After Suspected Sabotage and Shipwreck
The sinking of a Russian ship, the Ursa Major, has sparked intense speculation, particularly given the subsequent activity of the Russian spy ship Yantar. Yantar, previously spotted deploying drones near critical underwater infrastructure – including energy and internet cables – in November 2024, raising concerns about potential sabotage, is now reportedly conducting diving operations on the wreck of the Ursa Major.
The precise nature of the Ursa Major’s cargo remains shrouded in mystery, fueling much conjecture. While publicly stated as dock cranes, there are strong suspicions that the ship carried sensitive materials; documents, hard drives, encryption equipment, and communications gear are all plausible candidates for hidden, high-value cargo.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood