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Finland’s Elisa says its Baltic Sea telecoms cables have been repaired

  • The Swedish Navy recovered the anchor of the Eagle's oil tanker, which is suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland.
  • Finnish police suspect the anchor was deliberately dragged, cutting the Estlink 2 power cable and damaging four data cables on Christmas Day.
  • The Central Criminal Police has launched an investigation into the anchor and alleged sabotage, with eight crew members under travel bans.
  • NATO has pledged to increase its presence in the Baltic Sea to deter future sabotage amid concerns about undersea infrastructure security.
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The Finnish police have found an anchor in the Baltic Sea that was probably used to sabotage data and power cables. The Finns suspect the crew of oil tanker Eagle S of having damaged the Estlink-2 power cable and four internet cables between Estonia and Finland at the end of December. “The location where the anchor was found is along the Eagle S route,” authorities said in a statement. After the incident, the ship was chained for investigation. …

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During the investigation into the damaged Estlink 2 power cable in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Navy has recovered an anchor.

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At the end of December, Finland seized the "Eagle S". The ship is suspected of having damaged several cables in the Baltic Sea with its anchor. However, the anchor was missing when the tanker was seized. Now it has been found.

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Sweden announced on Friday the sending of a ship to help the investigation opened for “aggravated sabotage” into these cable breaks. The anchor has been handed over to the Finnish authorities The Navy

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balticsentinel.eu broke the news in on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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