Overview
- Finnish authorities took control of a vessel suspected of causing damage to a critical telecom cable between Finland and Estonia.
- The ship was found with its anchor lowered in Finland’s exclusive economic zone, while the damage site lies in Estonia’s zone.
- Helsinki police opened a criminal investigation into aggravated criminal damage, attempted aggravated criminal damage, and aggravated interference with telecommunications.
- Estonian officials are coordinating with Finland on whether to pursue a joint case or separate prosecutions.
- Elisa, which operates the link, reported service faults as assessments continue, with recent infrastructure incidents drawing NATO attention and a readiness message from President Alexander Stubb.