In the middle of the Ukraine and Russia war, a new tension has been generated by Russia’s underwater submarine visit to the Irish Sea. But what can be the reason? Why are Russian Submarines roaming around the Baltic Sea and the Irish Sea?
What can be Russian President Putin’s intention to do so? Lots of questions are roaming around in people’s minds.
Russia’s Underwater Submarine Visit:
From the beginning of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the world has seen a lot of contradictions between America and Russia and currently the news is coming that Russian submarines have been seen in the area of Baltic Sea. And now the tension has been created again as Russia sent an attack submarine towards the IRISH SEA twice as per the report we have got.
Now a big question has been raised “Is Russia surveying the UK and IRISH SEA defences with their KILO-CLASS submarines?” Well, we have got some mixed reactions from all around the world regarding the issue and the incident “Russian attack submarines reached as far as the IRISH SEA” and this can be a threat by Putin to the UK as this is near the UK coast.
Russian attack submarines have again raised the fire in the big controversial question about World War 3. We all know that the relationship between the USA, NATO and the European Union with Russia is not good at all from the beginning of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The Nato countries and the European Union announced banning lots of things and fields for Russia because of their sudden attack on Ukraine.
Russia’s underwater submarine visit! is this Putin’s new strategy:
Are Russia’s KILO-CLASS submarines surveying the UK and IRISH SEA defences?
Russia’s KILO submarines hold torpedo drills near NATO Nations, according to a report we have received. It has been twice that the Russian attack submarines have conducted missions around the Irish Sea since the 2022 attack on Ukraine. It was around 9 months after the first deployment of Russian KILO CLASS submarines near the IRISH SEA which is the border between Ireland and Britain. And the second deployment took place recently according to Bloomberg ”people familiar with the matter”.
The deployment of Russian submarines in waters surrounding Britain and western Ireland during the Ukraine war was already known.
BBC had reported in June that a Russian submarine had been spotted off the coast of Scotland which then travelled to Cuba.
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Experts say Russia’s deployment of submarines around the UK and Ireland could be an attempt to identify potential weaknesses in British and Irish sea defences.
The KILO CLASS submarine is a diesel-electric attack submarine capable of firing Russia’s Kalibr cruise missiles, as well as torpedoes and naval mines.
The modern 636.3 version, also known as the improved KILO 2, features advanced weaponry including torpedoes and Kalibr missiles.
The newest kilos rely on two diesel generations featuring a single seven-bladed fixed-pitch propeller.
The propulsion system allows for a top speed of 17 knots when surfaced and 20 knots when submerged.
The kilo is reportedly believed to have a maximum diving depth of 984 ft.
Takilo is outfitted with six 21-inch torpedo tubes which can be used to launch either torpedo or naval mines.
The KILO’s torpedo tubes can even be used to launch club missiles for long-range land attacks or ship attacks.
Kilo-class submarines are equipped with significant firepower but have limitations in speed and endurance compared to nuclear submarines.
Russia’s headquarter near the Baltic Sea is between NATO members Lithuania and Poland.
Last March, NATO’s deputy secretary, Mircea Geoana said that Russian naval exercises close to Ireland “put the security of undersea cables connecting Ireland to North America, UK, and Europe” into “sharp focus.”
The drills which included torpedo attacks and combat maneuvers, occurred amidst rising tension with NATO.
The training dual was meant to highlight the capabilities of these diesel-electric submarines which are often considered substandard.
As part of drills, both submarine crews also practised combat manoeuvres, evading enemy attacks and anti-submarine coordination.
Just a few days before the Russian show of force some 9000 troops from 20 NATO countries were participating in the Baltops exercise in the Baltic region.
Roughly 50 Navy ships and 45 aircraft and helicopters were used in the drills organized by NATO’s naval striking and support forces and the US Navy’s 6th fleet.