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NATO Enhances Military Presence in Baltic Sea Amid Suspected Sabotage

In response to allegations of sabotage of undersea cables, NATO plans to increase its military presence in the Baltic Sea, as investigations continue.

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Updated: Dec 27th, 2024, 3:23 PM ET

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Following the suspected sabotage of the Estlink-2 undersea power cable, NATO has announced an increase in military patrols in the Baltic Sea. Finnish authorities seized the ship Eagle S, believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, as part of an investigation. The incident occurs in a tense geopolitical climate, with multiple disruptions to critical infrastructure raising alarms about security threats. Both Finland and Estonia have requested NATO support, as the region remains vigilant after a series of infrastructure attacks attributed to Russia. Investigations are ongoing.

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