Estonia’s navy is ready to act against ships threatening Baltic Sea infrastructure, even in international waters, a senior official said Thursday.
🚢 Estonian navy ships are now patrolling key undersea infrastructure, with the mine hunter Sakala monitoring vessels in the Gulf of Finland, where 500-600 ships pass weekly, many en route to Russian ports.
📢 "If there is a threat that they are going to break critical infrastructure, then we are forced to intervene, even in international waters," said Estonian navy Deputy Commander Johan-Elias Seljamaa.
💡 Recent incidents:
✔ Finland seized an oil tanker in December, suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable.
✔ Estonia has now deployed three naval vessels near the remaining Estlink 1 cable to deter potential threats.
Security Concerns in the Baltic
💣 Some undersea disruptions have been ruled accidental, but others remain unsolved. No suspects have been prosecuted so far, and Moscow denies any involvement.
With growing security risks, Estonia is reinforcing patrols to safeguard critical energy and communication links in the region.
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