Following the seizure of a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced an increase in military patrols in the region.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Friday said the alliance will increase patrols in the Baltic Sea region after Finland seized an oil tanker suspected of having damaged undersea power and internet cables this week.Finnish customs officials and European Union officials have alleged that the ship, the Eagle S, belongs to Russia 's so-called ' shadow fleet .
' Disruptions were reported on Christmas Day in power and data connections between Finland and Estonia in the Gulf of Finland, where the Eagle S passed at the same time, according to publicly available vessel-tracking data.The damage of up to five submarine cables is the latest incident of undersea cables being disconnected, or deemed to have been deliberately sabotaged, in the Baltic Sea. NATO maintains a strong presence in the region, which holds strategic interest to Russia. Such cables are crucial to countries, and NATO has said around 99 percent of the world's data runs through undersea cables. What To Know Finland's coast guard intercepted the Eagle S on Thursday and brought it to Finnish waters, an official with the maritime border agency said during a press conference.Authorities believe the Eagle S is part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' which are vessels registered in different countries and used to covertly transport oil from Russian ports in order to bypass sanctions.In a Friday message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Rutte said 'NATO will enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea.'The Associated Press reported that when NATO headquarters was contacted for more details about Rutte's pledge, the headquarters answered by saying only that the alliance 'remains vigilant and is working to provide further support, including by enhancing our military presence' in the region. Other Recent 'Shadow Fleet' Incidents Last week, a Russian tanker with 19 crew aboard broke down due to engine failure in the Pacific Ocea
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