Swedish Navy Recovers Anchor from Eagle S Tanker

The anchor of the Eagle S oil tanker has been recovered from the Gulf of Finland amid an investigation into suspected sabotage of undersea cables. The Swedish Navy's multipurpose vessel HMS Belos successfully retrieved the anchor, which is believed to have been used to sever the Estlink 2 power line and damage four telecom cables on December 25. Finnish authorities have placed the anchor in the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), which will analyze it for evidence. Eight crew members of the Eagle S have been detained on suspicion of aggravated sabotage and interference with telecommunications. The investigation indicates that the anchor was dragged for nearly 100 kilometers along the seabed, raising concerns about the vessel's operational protocols. The Eagle S is currently docked in Porvoo, Finland, while inspections continue to assess its compliance with maritime regulations.