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Finnish Investigators Link Russian Ship to Sabotage of Undersea Cables

Finnish authorities uncover evidence of suspected Russian sabotage targeting undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, raising tensions over regional security.

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Updated: Dec 30th, 2024, 3:33 PM ET

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Finnish investigators have discovered a 100 km-long drag mark on the seabed linked to the Russian vessel Eagle S, suspected of causing damage to the Estlink 2 electricity cable. This incident, part of a broader pattern of sabotage against Western nations, has prompted Estonia to bolster its naval security. The European Union is considering further sanctions against Russia's 'shadow fleet,' comprised of vessels operating to evade sanctions. This escalation underscores growing concerns about energy and digital infrastructure security amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

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