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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Finland accuses senior crew of Russia-linked vessel in damage of undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

EU-Finland-Estonia-Cable - (Lehtikuva)

Finnish authorities have accused senior officers of a Russia-linked vessel that damaged undersea cables last year between Finland and Estonia of criminal offenses related to the wreckage.

They say the oil tanker, the Eagle S, dragged its anchor to damage the Estlink-2 power cable and communication links between Finland and Estonia on Dec. 25. The Kremlin previously denied involvement in damaging the infrastructure, which provides power and communication for thousands of Europeans.

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