Finnish authorities discovered a 60-mile-long anchor drag mark on the seafloor linked to a Russia-affiliated vessel, indicating possible deliberate sabotage of infrastructure.
The vessel identified as Eagle S is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', which comprises ships used to bypass Western oil sanctions amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Police chief investigator Sami Paila revealed that the anchor drag trail extended for 'dozens of kilometers...if not almost 100 kilometers,' implying premeditated actions in the Baltic Sea.
The incident highlights significant vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure within the Baltic Sea region, eliciting concerns and prompting NATO to bolster military presence.
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