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Finnish Special Forces Raid Ship Suspected of Telecom Cable Sabotage

Published January 5, 2026, 17:10
Finnish Special Forces Raid Ship Suspected of Telecom Cable Sabotage

Finnish special forces conducted a raid on a ship, the Fitburg, suspected of involvement in the sabotage of an underwater telecommunications cable connecting Helsinki and Tallinn. The ship was en route from St. Petersburg to Israel. Finnish police are investigating the case as a severe disruption of telecommunications, aggravated damage, and attempted aggravated damage. The incident has raised concerns in Europe about a potential escalation of hybrid threats from Russia, which Moscow denies. NATO officials have emphasized the need for readiness to counter such threats, which include cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and sabotage of critical infrastructure.