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Authorities are investigating damage to undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf Finland It happened early Wednesday in the Finnish capital and Estonia.
Finnish authorities seized and inspected the vessel suspected of causing the damage, the Finnish Border Guard said in a statement. Its anchor was lowered when it was discovered in Finland’s exclusive economic zone.
helsinki Police have launched an investigation into potential serious criminal damage, attempted serious criminal damage and serious interference with telecommunications.
The cable belongs to telecommunications service provider Elisa and is considered critical underwater infrastructure. Police said the damage occurred in Estonia’s exclusive economic zone.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb wrote on the social platform X: “Finland is ready to deal with various security challenges and we will respond as needed.”
Estonian authorities are working with the Finns to decide whether a separate criminal case should be filed or a joint prosecution.