Finnish authorities detain Russian vessel

Finnish authorities detain Russian vessel over cable damage in the Baltic Sea

The Finnish Coast Guard, in conjunction with the military, has detained the Russian vessel “EagleS” in the Gulf of Finland. The incident is linked to the investigation of an event in which three undersea communication cables between Estonia and Finland were damaged. Authorities suspect the vessel of sabotage.

Cable damage: what is known

The incident occurred in the Gulf of Finland, where three communication cables connecting Finland and Estonia were severely damaged. These cables provide connectivity and data transmission between the two countries, and their damage has led to significant disruptions in infrastructure operations.

According to information from Finnish and Estonian authorities, the Russian vessel “EagleS” is the primary suspect in this incident.