Charges Filed in Finland Over Undersea Cable Damage

Finnish prosecutors have charged the captain and two senior officers of the Eagle S oil tanker for allegedly damaging undersea cables between Finland and Estonia in December 2023. The charges include aggravated criminal mischief and interference with communications, though the accused denies the allegations. Authorities claim that the vessel dragged its anchor for approximately 90 kilometers, damaging five submarine cables and incurring at least €60 million in repair costs. The case is tied to concerns over Russia’s suspected involvement in infrastructure sabotage across Europe following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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