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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ap Correspondent

Finland charges Russian vessel officers with damaging undersea cables connecting Estonia

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Finnish authorities have announced charges against the captain and two senior officers of a Russia-linked vessel, following damage to undersea cables between Finland and Estonia last year.

In a statement, the Finnish deputy prosecutor general confirmed that charges of aggravated criminal mischief and aggravated interference with communications have been brought against the captain, first officer, and second officer of the Eagle S oil tanker. Their identities have not been disclosed, and the statement noted their denial of the allegations.

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