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Finnish Police Detain Eagle S Amid Undersea Cable Sabotage Investigations

Authorities suspect the Eagle S may have damaged undersea cables connecting Finland and Estonia, escalating tensions in the Baltic Sea region.

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Updated: Dec 27th, 2024, 11:51 AM ET

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Finnish police detained the Eagle S, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, amid investigations into assertive actions over undersea cables. The EU and NATO stress increased military presence and enhanced protection measures following a string of suspected attacks on critical infrastructure. Estonia now deploys naval patrols to safeguard its connections, while Finland launches a criminal probe into the incidents. The ongoing concerns spotlight Russia’s alleged hybrid warfare tactics in the region, exacerbating security anxieties amongst Baltic states and their NATO allies.

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