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The operation behind these dangerous missions is believed to be under the command of Russia's Directorate of Deep Sea Research, commonly known as GUGI or GooGi. This clandestine agency is tasked with deep-sea espionage and sabotage, operating a fleet of submarines and underwater equipment capable of diving to depths of 6,000 meters—far deeper than most military submarines.
Unlike Russia's navy, GUGI reports directly to the Ministry of Defense and often takes directives from Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU. Satellite imagery and intelligence sources have monitored GUGI's activities for decades, revealing increased security measures around its headquarters at Oenia Gooa in the Barents Sea, likely designed to shield its operations from detection.