Summary

Finnish police suspect the oil tanker Eagle S, part of a “shadow fleet” linked to Russian oil exports, caused damage to the Baltic seabed by dragging its anchor, breaking the Estlink 2 power cable and four telecoms cables.

The damage left only the smaller Estlink 1 operational between Finland and Estonia, with repairs to Estlink 2 expected by August 2025.

Investigators found a “dragging track” stretching for dozens of kilometers, and the tanker was missing its port side anchor.

NATO has pledged to increase its presence in the Baltic amid ongoing regional tensions.