Russia operates submarines off the British coast to intercept communications . Converted patrol boats seen in the international waters of the North Sea . Claims made by the senior British commander , Lord West of deception . Says Russian espionage has occurred as government orders acts of ' provocation '
Russia deployed trawlers off the British coast to intercept communications . Converted fishing boats seen in the international waters of the North Sea . Claims made by retired senior British commander , Lord West of Spithead . Says Russian espionage has soared as Putin orders acts of 'provocation '