Alleged Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cables: Court in Helsinki Dismisses Lawsuit - Helsinki Trial Begins Over Suspected Sabotage of Finland-Estonian Cables
A court case has begun in Helsinki, following suspected sabotage of undersea cables connecting Finland and Estonia. The incident, which occurred in December 2024, put Finland's power supply at risk and resulted in repair costs of at least 60 million euros. Three crew members of the oil tanker 'Eagle S' are on trial, accused of damaging EstLink 2 power cable and four telecommunications cables.
The prosecution seeks prison sentences of at least two and a half years each for 'serious damage to property and serious disruption of communication'. The defense, however, pleaded not guilty, attributing the damage to an 'accident'. The tanker, flying under the flag of the Cook Islands, is suspected to be part of Russia's 'ghost fleet', used to circumvent the oil embargo imposed due to the Ukraine war. Investigations revealed no direct connection between the owners of 'Eagle S' and the suspected sabotage. However, the incident is part of a larger pattern of hybrid warfare waged by Moscow against Western countries, targeting energy and communication infrastructure.
The trial is ongoing, with the court yet to deliver its verdict. Regardless of the outcome, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential threats to critical infrastructure and the need for robust security measures.
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