June 16th 2024.
According to reports, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear submarines has recently been seen near the coast of Scotland. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps were both briefed about this sighting in a confidential meeting. The Russian Yasen-class submarine was first detected in early June and was closely monitored by an RAF surveillance plane as it made its way from the west coast of Ireland to Scotland.
While it did come close to Britain's nuclear naval base in Faslane, the submarine did not actually enter British territorial waters. It has been identified as the Kazan, weighing an impressive 13,800 tonnes. On June 12, 2024, the submarine was reported to have arrived in Havana, Cuba, for a five-day visit. This news has caused quite a stir among government officials and has raised concerns about the intentions behind the submarine's presence.
A senior government source revealed that the Prime Minister was informed about the sighting on June 5, as is standard protocol. The Cabinet was also notified, and the Defence Secretary is able to give his direction if necessary. The source also mentioned that the submarine is a Yasen-class, known for its capability to launch multiple cruise missiles. This sighting has sparked worries about whether the submarine is trying to gather information on the public's mood during the election or if it is part of a larger information operation.
Since its initial sighting, the Kazan has made its way to Havana, Cuba, where it will stay for five days before continuing its journey. Western leaders have attempted to downplay the significance of this unexpected deployment, despite the fact that it was only 100 miles from US territory. This comes after the US and Germany lifted an embargo to allow Ukraine to deploy US-supplied weapons on Russian soil. It remains to be seen what the true intentions are behind the Kazan's presence and whether it will have any impact on international relations.
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