Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
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48% Bias Score
NATO Warns of Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare, Risks of Substantial Casualties
A senior NATO official warns that Russia's escalating hybrid warfare campaign, involving dozens of attacks including sabotage of energy and communication cables, risks causing substantial casualties or economic damage in Europe, prompting NATO to update its strategy on military responses.
NATO Warns of Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare, Risks of Substantial Casualties
A senior NATO official warns that Russia's escalating hybrid warfare campaign, involving dozens of attacks including sabotage of energy and communication cables, risks causing substantial casualties or economic damage in Europe, prompting NATO to update its strategy on military responses.
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48% Bias Score
NATO Warns of Deadly Russian Hybrid Attacks Against Europe
A NATO official warned of dozens of Russian hybrid attacks against European countries, potentially causing significant casualties, prompting NATO to plan exercises to address the threat and define red lines.
NATO Warns of Deadly Russian Hybrid Attacks Against Europe
A NATO official warned of dozens of Russian hybrid attacks against European countries, potentially causing significant casualties, prompting NATO to plan exercises to address the threat and define red lines.
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Suspected Russian Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian cargo ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of severing undersea cables between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, marking the third such incident in 14 months, prompting NATO to increase military support and raising concerns about undersea infrastructure vulnerability.
Suspected Russian Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian cargo ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of severing undersea cables between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, marking the third such incident in 14 months, prompting NATO to increase military support and raising concerns about undersea infrastructure vulnerability.
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60% Bias Score
Finland Seizes Russia-Linked Ship Suspected of Cable Damage
Finnish authorities seized a Russia-linked oil tanker, the Eagle S, suspected of damaging an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia on Wednesday, causing a power outage and disrupting telecom cables; the incident raises concerns about Russia's hybrid warfare tactics.
Finland Seizes Russia-Linked Ship Suspected of Cable Damage
Finnish authorities seized a Russia-linked oil tanker, the Eagle S, suspected of damaging an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia on Wednesday, causing a power outage and disrupting telecom cables; the incident raises concerns about Russia's hybrid warfare tactics.
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Russian Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian tanker, Eagle S, is suspected of damaging four underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, including a major fiber optic line, near Finland, prompting calls for stronger measures against Russia's shadow fleet and a reassessment of international maritime laws.
Russian Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian tanker, Eagle S, is suspected of damaging four underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, including a major fiber optic line, near Finland, prompting calls for stronger measures against Russia's shadow fleet and a reassessment of international maritime laws.
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48% Bias Score
NATO Must Set Red Lines Against Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare
A former Lithuanian foreign minister warns that Russia's escalating hybrid attacks, including sabotage and cyber warfare, could trigger a NATO Article 5 response, urging a faster and stronger response from the alliance to deter further aggression.
NATO Must Set Red Lines Against Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare
A former Lithuanian foreign minister warns that Russia's escalating hybrid attacks, including sabotage and cyber warfare, could trigger a NATO Article 5 response, urging a faster and stronger response from the alliance to deter further aggression.
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NATO Warns of Imminent Major Russian Hybrid Attack
A senior NATO official warns of a "real prospect" of a major Russian hybrid attack causing substantial casualties, highlighting a recent surge in suspected attacks including sabotage and arson since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NATO is updating its strategy to counter hybrid warfare.
NATO Warns of Imminent Major Russian Hybrid Attack
A senior NATO official warns of a "real prospect" of a major Russian hybrid attack causing substantial casualties, highlighting a recent surge in suspected attacks including sabotage and arson since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NATO is updating its strategy to counter hybrid warfare.
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Baltic Cable Sabotage Spurs Call for Stronger Action Against Russia
A damaged underwater power cable between Estonia and Finland has prompted Germany and Estonia to demand stronger action against Russia, which is suspected of employing its 'shadow fleet' to conduct such acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
Baltic Cable Sabotage Spurs Call for Stronger Action Against Russia
A damaged underwater power cable between Estonia and Finland has prompted Germany and Estonia to demand stronger action against Russia, which is suspected of employing its 'shadow fleet' to conduct such acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
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Sabotage Suspected in Damage to Estonia-Finland Undersea Cable
On Wednesday, the 170-kilometer undersea cable Estlink 2 connecting Estonia and Finland was damaged, with Finnish authorities suspecting sabotage by the oil tanker "Eagle S", allegedly part of Russia's sanctions-evading shadow fleet. Further incidents involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have...
Sabotage Suspected in Damage to Estonia-Finland Undersea Cable
On Wednesday, the 170-kilometer undersea cable Estlink 2 connecting Estonia and Finland was damaged, with Finnish authorities suspecting sabotage by the oil tanker "Eagle S", allegedly part of Russia's sanctions-evading shadow fleet. Further incidents involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have...
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Finland Investigates Oil Tanker for Sabotage of Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities are investigating the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25, 2023, with the ship's anchor; the incident is seen as potentially part of a pattern of hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
Finland Investigates Oil Tanker for Sabotage of Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities are investigating the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25, 2023, with the ship's anchor; the incident is seen as potentially part of a pattern of hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
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52% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Investigate Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities arrested the Eagle S, a Russian-linked tanker suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th, leading to an aggravated sabotage investigation and raising concerns about hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities arrested the Eagle S, a Russian-linked tanker suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th, leading to an aggravated sabotage investigation and raising concerns about hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
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40% Bias Score