British intelligence has launched one of the most sensitive and lengthy operations in its history, Operation Bucket, aimed at finding an alleged Russian double agent in the MI6 foreign intelligence service. The operation lasted for about 20 years and involved MI5 employees around the world, which indicates the seriousness of concerns about the possible penetration of a "mole" at a high level.
Suspicions about a high-ranking MI6 officer arose amid fears that the situation could repeat one of the most notorious scandals of the Cold War — the case of Kim Philby, who worked for Soviet intelligence for many years. A special group of 35 MI5 officers was involved in the investigation, which is engaged in surveillance, information gathering and coordination of actions around the world.
The history of British intelligence knows many examples of double agents, among which Viktor Bogomolets stands out, a Soviet spy who for 30 years passed secrets of MI6 to Moscow. His activities remained undisclosed for a long time, and the scale of the betrayal turned out to be significant. Another famous example is the Cambridge Five, including Kim Philby, who have become a symbol of treason in the British intelligence services.
Despite many years of efforts, Operation Bucket has not yet yielded definitive results. However, the scale and duration of the investigation indicate that British intelligence takes the threat of double agent infiltration very seriously and is ready to use significant resources to neutralize it.
Detecting and eliminating the "mole" in MI6 is key to maintaining trust between allies and ensuring the security of national interests. In the context of modern geopolitical challenges and increased intelligence activity on the part of Russia, such investigations are becoming priorities for the British intelligence services.
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