British security agencies have raised alarms over a rise in coordinated drone flights and reconnaissance vessels operating near critical energy infrastructure in the North Sea. The incidents, which target both physical pipelines and digital components of the smart energy grid, are being treated as a major national security threat. Experts suspect state-sponsored sabotage aimed at disrupting the UK's power supply. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to identify the perpetrators and mitigate vulnerabilities.
UK Security Services Flag Suspicious Drone and Ship Activity Near North Sea Energy Hubs
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May 3, 2026 · 3:12 AM