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Sounds,17 Dec 2024,31 mins

Unit 29155: The Russian cyberagency targeting Britain

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Security services have issued an unprecedented warning about a shadowy Russian military unit accused of carrying out assassinations and cyberattacks on the streets of Britain. So as the government ramps up its defence against the threat from the Kremlin, what exactly is Unit 29155? And why is it targeting the West? Guest: Fiona Hamilton, Chief Correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Reuters, OnDemand News, Sky News, BBC News, Channel 4 News, RT, CBS News, Independent. This podcast has been acquired by the BBC. It is not complied by BBC Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

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