Telecom Cables Repaired After Baltic Sabotage

Two undersea telecom cables connecting Estonia and Finland have been repaired following suspected sabotage linked to the oil tanker Eagle S, which is accused of dragging its anchor and damaging the cables on December 25. Finnish authorities are investigating the incident, with eight crew members from the Eagle S under travel bans and facing allegations of aggravated sabotage. Despite the damage, Finnish operator Elisa reported no impact on data transfer services. The repairs were complicated by severe weather conditions, but both cables are now operational. Investigations continue into the Eagle S, which is currently anchored near Porvoo, while the Estlink 2 power cable remains unrepaired and could take up to seven months to fix. The actions are seen as part of a broader hybrid conflict involving Russia and Western countries.