Polish Army Denies Reports of Russian Ship

Poland's military and foreign ministry denied reports of a Russian 'shadow fleet' ship circling the Baltic Pipe subsea pipeline, which transports gas from Norway to Poland. The Polish Operational Command stated that no such incident occurred, and the Gaz System, which operates the pipeline, confirmed that it is functioning without disruptions. The term 'shadow fleet' refers to vessels used by Russia that evade international sanctions by transporting oil and other goods. Following several incidents of suspicious damage to underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, NATO is increasing its military presence in the region to safeguard critical assets. Officials from NATO countries are meeting to discuss enhanced security measures in response to these threats. The situation remains tense as Baltic nations remain vigilant against potential maritime risks.