Russia could attack the UK by damaging the undersea power lines and internet cables, a researcher says. Such a blow can lead to failures with the Internet, as a result of which universities, medical institutions and various enterprises will not be able to work.

The UK authorities are preparing a plan for emergency power supply in the kingdom in case of the "worst-case scenario", including the possibility of rationing the supply of electricity to consumers. In August, the UK began importing liquefied natural gas from Australia amid the energy crisis in European countries.