Ireland Scales Up Irish Sea Patrols Around Power Cables as Russian-Linked LNG Traffic Nears Waters
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 4
Ireland Scales Up Irish Sea Patrols Around Power Cables as Russian-Linked LNG Traffic Nears Waters
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 4
Summary
The George Bernard Shaw stepped up patrols in the Irish Sea, watching underwater power cables, gas pipelines and a large LNG carrier moving north near Ireland’s territorial waters.
Irish officers said the tighter monitoring reflects rising concern over hybrid threats linked to Moscow and vessels using routes near Ireland as Western sanctions pressure Russian trade.
The patrol underscores Dublin’s push to strengthen maritime security around infrastructure connecting Ireland and Britain, an area increasingly exposed as Europe hardens its defenses.
That effort also highlights Ireland’s broader drive to bulk up defense capabilities after long being viewed as one of Europe’s weaker security links.