Finnish Investigators Probe Russian Tanker for Undersea Cable Sabotage

Authorities suspect the Eagle S, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, intentionally damaged the Estlink 2 power cable between Finland and Estonia.

The Estlink 2 power cable, connecting Finland and Estonia, was damaged on Christmas Day, disrupting electricity and communication infrastructure in the region.
Finnish investigators discovered a kilometers-long seabed scrape, leading to suspicions that the Eagle S tanker dragged its anchor to damage the cable.
The Eagle S, flagged under the Cook Islands and tied to Russia's shadow fleet, was detained by Finnish authorities for further investigation into possible sabotage.
Russia's shadow fleet, consisting of ships used to circumvent sanctions, is increasingly under scrutiny for alleged sabotage and espionage activities in European waters.
The EU and NATO are heightening security measures in the Baltic Sea as concerns grow over hybrid threats to critical infrastructure.