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Finland’s seizure of a tanker shows how to fight Russian sabotage
G rey-zone operations, hybrid warfare, slicing the salami: there are many terms for Russia’s use of covert attacks that leave opponents unsure how to respond. The latest theatre seems to be the Baltic Sea. Twice in the past two months, commercial ships with Russian links have been accused of damaging cables by dragging their anchors.
Baltic Sea: Finland urges seizure of tanker suspected of sabotage
Finland’s national grid operator, Fingrid, has requested a court order to seize the tanker Eagle S, which is suspected of deliberately damaging the Estlink 2 power cable. Finnish authorities recently identified the Eagle S,
Finland Seizes Russian Ship Suspected of Sabotage in NATO Lake
The vast majority of the world's data runs through undersea cables, which can be exposed to attacks under what is known as hybrid warfare.
Finland's Fingrid requests seizure of Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker over suspected cable sabotage
The damaged cable is one of several recent incidents in the Baltic Sea under investigation as possible acts of sabotage.
NATO to strengthen Baltic Sea military presence following suspected underwater cable sabotage
NATO allies met on Dec. 30 to address the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following damage to undersea cables connecting Estonia and Finland several days earlier.
Finland power grid operator asks court to seize tanker over cable damage
Finland's national power grid operator said on Thursday it had asked a Helsinki court to seize the Eagle S oil tanker in a bid to secure the company's claim for damages related to the breakdown of the undersea Estlink 2 electricity interconnector.
Finnish Authorities Say To Search Tanker Over Suspected Baltic Cable Cut
Finnish authorities plan to inspect the Eagle S tanker that is suspected of belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" and playing a role in the sabotage of a Baltic undersea cable, the country's transport agency said Thursday.
Tanker accused in damage to vital Finland-Estonia power link
The Finnish transmission line operator, Fingrid, filed a request in a Helsinki court on Thursday to seize the tanker Eagle S to secure potential compensation claims. It is suspected that the vessel damaged the EstLink 2 subsea power link.
NATO’s Estonia deploys warship to Baltic Sea after Russia allegedly cut another undersea cable
Investigators have discovered anchor drag marks along the seabed allegedly caused by the Russian ship’s antics.
NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables
General Mark Rutte says the military alliance will step up patrols in the Baltic Sea area as Finnish investigators work to ...
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NATO Ally Responds to Russian Invasion Plan Rumors
NATO sources told the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti that Russia will try to create a 'buffer zone' stretching from the Arctic to the Mediterranean Sea.
What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Sabotage
Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities ...
NATO to boost Baltic Sea presence after power, internet cable damage
NATO said on Friday it would boost its presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage this week of an undersea power ...
Finland police say Russia-linked ship held in severed cables probe may have dragged anchor for 60 miles
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled Twice To Intercept Russian Aircraft
NATO fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea at the end of last year, as Moscow's violations of flight rules increased.