THE ONE AREA PUTIN COULD STRIKE TO PARALYSE WHOLE OF UNITED KINGDOM AS BRITAIN WARNED OF 2030 ATTACK

What happened: The Commons Defence Committee warned that Russia could target undersea cables and energy pipelines in the High North, and said Britain has "glaring gaps" in military capabilities there. Key numbers: Navy has five Type 23 frigates and six Type 45 destroyers, just over half the requirement for 19 vessels. Eight Type 26 frigates are expected to replace the Type 23s. Why it matters: MPs said anti-submarine warfare shortfalls and low availability of ships and submarines leave the population, infrastructure and nuclear deterrent exposed, and urged faster spending.

The Commons Defence Committee warned that Russia could target undersea cables and energy pipelines in the High North, and said Britain has "glaring gaps" in military capabilities there.

MPs said anti-submarine warfare shortfalls and low availability of ships and submarines leave the population, infrastructure and nuclear deterrent exposed, and urged faster spending.