Tag #Submarine Cable Sabotage

How is Russia's shadow fleet facilitating these attacks and circumventing Western sanctions?

These attacks, suspected to be orchestrated by Russian intelligence agencies, are part of a broader pattern of hybrid warfare involving cyberattacks, disinformation, and economic pressure. The incidents underscore Russia's use of its shadow fleet to bypass sanctions and inflict damage on critical infrastructure, impacting energy supplies and communication networks across the Baltic region. The damaged cables cause significant disruptions, exemplified by the estimated tens of millions of euros in repair costs for a single cable.