Baltic Sea Undersea Cables Damaged, Russia and NATO States Investigate

Multiple undersea cable damages have been reported in the Baltic Sea, raising concerns over sabotage as investigations focus on a Russian tanker and increased NATO patrols.

• Russia's Rostelekom reported damage to its Baltika undersea telecommunications cable, citing external interference, with repairs underway.
• The damaged Russian cable crosses paths with the Estlink 2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, which was also damaged on December 25.
• Finnish authorities are investigating the Russian tanker 'Eagle S,' suspected of involvement in the cable damages, and have detained its crew under an exit ban.
• NATO Baltic Sea states have intensified naval patrols following a series of cable damage incidents linked to suspected sabotage.
• EU officials, including Kaja Kallas, have suggested the incidents may be part of a coordinated effort to destabilize European infrastructure.

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