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Poland Intercepts Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Near Baltic Power Cable

Polish military forces responded to suspicious activity by a sanctioned Russian-linked vessel near the critical Poland-Sweden undersea electricity link, escalating regional security concerns.

Overview

  • Poland's military intervened after the sanctioned tanker Sun, linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' was detected performing suspicious maneuvers near the Poland-Sweden power cable.
  • The tanker, sailing under the Antigua flag, was escorted away following a patrol flight and naval response from the Polish Navy's ORP Heweliusz.
  • The 600-megawatt cable remains operational, with over 600 megawatts of electricity flowing to Sweden as of the latest updates, according to Polish grid operator PSE.
  • NATO's Baltic Sentry mission continues to address the rising threat to undersea infrastructure, with Poland and NATO vowing a firm response to any future incidents.
  • The Baltic Sea has seen an increase in sabotage-related incidents since Sweden and Finland joined NATO, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure amid ongoing tensions with Russia.