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Finland seizes ship in probe of undersea cable damage

Finland seizes ship in probe of undersea cable damage

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Finnish authorities have investigated an oil tanker suspected of sabotaging a power cable linking Finland and Estonia. The Estlink 2 submarine cable was disconnected from the grid on Christmas Day, and Finnish Customs officials believe the vessel in question is part of Russia's shadow fleet of ageing tankers. Multiple sources suggest that the tanker in question is the Eagle S, which is flagged in the Cook Islands but is believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet of fuel tankers.

Margus Tsahkna
Estonia 200
1. We must understand that damage to submarine infrastructure has become more systematic and thus must be regarded as attacks against our vital structures.
Kaja Kallas
Reform Party
1. We will propose further measures, including sanctions, to target this fleet.
Kristen Michal
Reform Party
1. Despite holidays, many people in Estonia and Finland have been working for the last two days to identify the problem for the Estlink-2 disconnection.
2. We need to improve the monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure both on land and on sea.
Robin Lardot
Finnish National Bureau of Investigation
1. From our side we are investigating grave sabotage. According to our understanding, an anchor of the vessel that is under investigation has caused the damage.
2. From our side we are investigating aggravated sabotage.
Alexander Stubb
National Coalition Party
1. It is necessary to be able to prevent the risks posed by ships belonging to the Russian shadow fleet.
Evika Siliņa
Unity
1. Our armed forces have strengthened surveillance and are monitoring the situation.
Mark Rutte
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
1. We are following investigations by Estonia and Finland, and we stand ready to provide further support.