Déjà-vu: Fast genau ein Jahr zuvor, am 25. Dezember 2024, wurde das Stromkabel Estlink 2 beschädigt. Der Öltanker “Eagle S” der russischen Schattenflotte soll seinen Anker 90 km über den Meeresboden gezogen haben. Reparaturkosten: 60 Mio. Euro! ⚡💰 #EagleS #Estlink2 3/

Incidents include the #EagleS (linked to damage including the #Estlink2 power interconnector) and the #YiPeng3 (suspected cable cuts). Repairing just one severed #cable #pipeline can run tens of millions of euros, excluding policing and knock-on economic losses.
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"Estlink 2" ist repariert und wieder am Netz Ende 2024 hatte der Tanker "Eagle S" das Ostseekabel Estlink 2 beschädigt.

"Estlink 2" ist repariert und wieder am Netz #Estlink2 #Ostsee

additional sabotages and incidents to energy infrastructures, the likes of #NordStream pipeline and #Estlink2 power interconnector, are urging the energy industry to upgrade the way it perceives the security of energy facilities.
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Damaged Estlink 2 subsea cable to be back in operation end of June, says Fingrid Damaged Estlink 2 subsea cable to be back in operation end of June, says Fingrid Investing.com -- Finnish power grid operator Fingrid has announced that the Estlink 2 subsea power cable, which connects Finland and Estonia, is expected to be back in commercial use by the end of June. The cable had suffered damage in December, leading to a disruption in its operation. The Estlink 2 is a critical part of the power infrastructure between the two countries, enabling the transmission of electricity across the Baltic Sea. The damage in December had led to a temporary halt in its function, impacting the energy connectivity between Finland and Estonia. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. Which stock should you buy in your very next trade? With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. Unlock ProPicks AI 0 Latest comments ngoc nguyen

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Subsea sabotage puts European power at risk Interconnectors, which transmit electricity between countries, are even more difficult to repair than fibre optic cables

As the article highlights, the issue here is being able to prove between negligence and criminal intent. I'm assuming the Finns have struggled to prove any intent with the Eagle S oil tanker

#subsea #electricitycables #sabotage #estlink2

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Questions grow over whether Baltic Sea cable damage was sabotage or accidental Two recent news reports cast doubt on whether undersea cable damage by the oil tanker Eagle S was actually intentional. Experts are pushing back on those latest assessments.

バルト海のケーブル損傷が妨害行為か事故か疑問が高まる

Questions grow over whether Baltic Sea cable damage was sabotage or accidental #TheRecord (Jan 22)

#EagleS #Estlink2 #バルト海 #海底ケーブル #NATO

»Die #EagleS erfüllt alle Merkmale eines Schattentankers, doch ausgerechnet sie fehlt auf der Sanktionsliste der EU…«

Das Schiff steht im Verdacht das Unterseestromkabel #Estlink2 zwischen 🇫🇮 und 🇪🇪 beschädigt zu haben.
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Wann wird diesen fossilen Kriegsverbrechern das Handwerk gelegt?

NATO launches new Baltic Sea mission to protect undersea cables NATO chief Mark Rutte says ‘Baltic Sentry’ mission to protect critical undersea cables following string of incidents.

NATO launches new Baltic Sea mission to protect undersea cables aje.io/wd1k4g via @AJEnglish #NATO #BalticSea #BalticSentry #Estlink2 #UnderseaCables #Russia

Sweden neither at war nor at peace, says PM, as warships sent to Baltic Sea Ulf Kristersson says ‘hostile intent cannot be ruled out’ as increased surveillance follows suspected cable sabotage

Sweden neither at war nor at peace, says PM, as warships sent to Baltic Sea www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... #Sweden #NATO #BalticSea #Finland #Estonia #Estlink2 #Russia

#Finland #Marin #Russia #Putin #China #XiJinping #EU #UnderwaterCables #Internet #WWIII #WorldWar3 #EstLink2 #Reddit

Reddit ongoing discussion.

An undersea power cable that runs between Finland and Estonia was disconnected on Christmas Day

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Fingrid: Estlink 2 failure could strain power supply on frigid winter days The national grid operator warned of potential power shortages during extremely cold and windless days.

Damage to the #Estlink2 power cable between #Estonia and #Finland may impact Finland's electricity supply during extremely cold days, according to an updated assessment by national grid operator #Fingrid.
#EagleS

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UK-led JEF Activates NORDIC WARDEN | Joint Forces News NORDIC WARDEN ~ JEF activates UK-led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet.

The UK, Nordic & Baltic countries + Netherlands have started the Nordic Warden reaction system to monitor undersea assets like energy cables. This comes in the aftermath of The Estlink 2 cable cutting.
www.joint-forces.com/world-news/d...

#JEF #Nordics #Estlink2 #Finland #Estonia #EagleS

A Finnish telecoms firm says it's repaired two cables under the Baltic Sea that were severed last month. The company's security chief says they appear to have been cut by an anchor. Other cables that were damaged in the same area, including a major power link #Estlink2 , have not yet been fixed.

#JEF nations to activate an operation to support Baltic Sea security.

#EstLink2 #EagleS #YiPeng3

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Estonia: Elisa’s two damaged telecom cables now repaired Finnish telecommunications operator Elisa has repaired two data cables between Finland and Estonia that were damaged on Christmas Day, YLE reports. Elisa said that the cable damage had no impact on…

Finnish #telecommunications operator Elisa has repaired two data cables between #Finland and #Estonia that were damaged on Christmas Day. A Russian "shadow fleet" tanker is suspected of damaging four data cables and the #EstLink2 power cable in the incident.

Estonia: EstLink 2 outage to raise electricity prices The malfunction of the EstLink 2 power cable between Estonia and Finland is likely to raise electricity prices in Estonia, according to energy experts, ERR reports. However, Jaanus Uiga…

The outage of the #EstLink2 power cable between #Estonia and #Finland is likely to raise #electricity #prices in Estonia, according to #energy experts. The outage may cost an additional EUR 100mn to the Estonian #economy.

🚨🇫🇮 Detenida la tripulación del petrolero "Eagle S" en Finlandia: El buque, vinculado a Rusia, es sospechoso de dañar el cable eléctrico submarino Estlink-2 entre Finlandia y Estonia.⚡La Policía ha restringido el movimiento de 8 de sus tripulantes. #Finlandia #MarBáltico #EagleS #Estlink2

Estonia: Government to support Eesti Energia to offset electricity price hike The Estonian government may allocate EUR 100mn to state-owned energy company Eesti Energia to speed up the construction of a new gas power plant in Narva, ERR reports. Also…

The government in #Estonia may allocate EUR 100mn to expedite the building of Eesti Energia's new gas power plant in #Narva. Also, the government is discussing other measures to mitigate the expected increase in #electricity prices following the Russian sabotage on the #EstLink2 power cable.

New punch by 🇫🇮:
Cable operator Fingrid has today submitted to the Helsinki District Court an application to seize the m/v #EagleS vessel to secure its claim for damages related to the breakdown of #EstLink2 connection.

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Finnish Authorities Say To Search Tanker Over Suspected Baltic Cable Cut Finnish authorities plan to inspect the Eagle S tanker that is suspected of belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" and playing a role in the sabotage of a Baltic undersea cable, the country's transport ...

"Sanna Sonninen, director of the agency, said the inspection planned for later Thursday was in addition to an inquiry already underway by Finnish police." www.barrons.com/news/finnish... #Finland #EstLink2 Russia #EagleS | Transport and Communications Agency Traficom inspection begun today

Poliisi: Seitsemää Eagle S:n miehistön jäsentä epäillään rikoksesta – professori kertoo, miksi heitä ei pidätetty Epäillyt on määrätty matkustuskieltoon. Aluksessa on yhteensä noin kahdenkymmenen hengen miehistö.

Finnish police suspects 7 out of the 20 crew members of the Eagle S oil tanker of crimes and placed them under a travel ban.
Eagle S is suspected of dragging it's anchors in the Baltic Sea and damaging the Estlink 2 underwater electric cable
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#Ukraine #Russia 🇪🇪 #Finland #Estlink2

Underwater investigations restarted in the Gulf of Finland - Police

Finnish Police: „The National Bureau of Investigation continues investigative measures on board the tanker #EagleS (…) Furthermore, seven staff members whose status in the criminal investigation is that of a suspect have been subjected to a travel ban.“ poliisi.fi/en/-/underwa... #Estlink2

NATO to enhance military presence in the Baltic Sea Allies met today (30 December 2024) at NATO Headquarters to consult on the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following damage to undersea cables connecting Estonia and Finland on ...

„Allies met today (30 December 2024) at #NATO Headquarters to consult on the security of critical infrastructure in the #BalticSea, following damage to undersea cables connecting Estonia and Finland on 25 December.“ www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh... #Estlink2 #KRITIS

Sixty-mile drag mark found near damaged Baltic Sea cable, says Finland Electricity cable link to Estonia was damaged on Christmas Day in suspected Russian act of sabotage

#BalticSea #Finland #Russia #Putin #Estonia #EagleS #EstLink2 #Internet #UnderwaterCable #Anchor #WorldWar3 #WW3 #WWIII #Sabotage

A seabed anchor trail stretching 100km at an underwater damaged electricity cable in a suspected act of Russian sabotage.

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Finland Investigates EstLink 2 Damage Allegedly Caused by Russia-Linked Tanker Anchor

www.defensemirror.com/news/38503/F...

#EstLink2
#Finland
#Estonia
#PowerLineDisruption
#CookIslandsFlag
#EagleS
#GulfOfFinland
#AnchorDamage
#RussianOil
#ShadowFleet

Eiköhän tällaistakin pohdittu. #estlink2 #kaapelivaurio
Turun Sanomat, 27.12.2024. #pilakuva #pilapiirros

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sailing-dulce.nl/home/article... #kerstlunch #hitster #estlink2 Zondag 29-12-2024 Onze reis naar Amsterdam ging vlot. We liepen met de twee Ikea-tassen, waarin drie kerstpakketten, naar het station waar juist de snelbus naar Utrecht kwam aanrijden. Om 11.22 de Intercity richting Enkhuizen; op Amst..

I've obtained exclusive video footage of Finish SpecOps, storming the russian tanker!
#estlink2 #russiansabotage #spyship