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NATO assembles flotilla off Estonia to protect undersea cables from Russian threats
A NATO flotilla has been assembled off the coast of Estonia as the military alliance strengthens its presence in the region to safeguard critical undersea cables. Following recent accusations of Russian sabotage in the Baltic Sea,
Baltic Sea Map Shows NATO Flotilla Deployed to Guard Undersea Cables
The mission, dubbed Baltic Sentry, follows worry over increased Russian military activity near key undersea communication cables.
NATO to Deploy Two Ships to Guard Baltic Sea Infrastructure
NATO is increasing its surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea region with two ships deployed to the area following suspected sabotage of undersea cables between Finland and Estonia.
NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic sea after severed cables
The incidents contributed to mounting European fears of sabotage, as NATO officials accuse Russia of a growing “destabilization campaign” over their military support for Ukraine and sanctions against Moscow.
NATO Beefs Up Baltic Presence With Extra Ships Amid Russia Threat
Mystery still surrounds the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines linking Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea in the fall of 2022, while an undersea cable linking Sweden to Estonia was damaged in October 2023. A gas pipeline connecting Estonia to Finland was also damaged in the same month, later blamed on a Chinese ship dragging its anchor.
Accidents, not Russian sabotage, behind undersea cable damage, officials say
An emerging consensus among U.S. and European security services holds that accidents were the cause of damage to Baltic seabed energy and communications lines.
Officials believe Baltic Sea cable damage caused by accidents, not Russian sabotage, WP reports
Amid a series of incidents that have damaged critical cables in the Baltic Sea, intelligence services in the U.S. and Europe are increasingly convinced that accidents led to the incidents, according to a new report by the Washington Post on Jan.
NATO ships patroll Baltic Sea after damage of undersea cables
NATO warships began patrolling the Baltic Sea this week. Some of the ships are anchored in Tallinn's Mine Harbor, ERR reports. Warships have begun patrolling as part of the Baltic Guard program. Three NATO ships anchored in Tallinn.
NATO's Baltic Sea allies band together to deter suspected sabotage of undersea cables
NATO and its eight Baltic Sea allies say they are stepping up efforts to deter 'any attempts at sabotage' in the wake of a series of incidents that have damaged key undersea power and telecommunications cables.
NATO boosts patrols as Baltic Sea cable damage stirs intrigue
"Ruptures of undersea cables that have rattled European security officials in recent months were likely the result of maritime accidents rather than Russian sabotage, according to several U.S. and European intelligence officials,
West believes damage to cables in Baltic sea not Russian sabotage - Washington Post
US and European intelligence agencies believe that the submarine cable breaks in the Baltic Sea were the result of maritime accidents, not Russian sabotage. This follows from the information currently available,
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Estonia: Press day on the frigate HNLMS Tromp, NATO's flagship in Estonia
A media day on the flagship of the NATO fleet, the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Tromp, focused on NATO's increased ...
Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and ...
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Estonia wants NATO to start infrastructure monitoring rotation in Baltic Sea
Estonia wants NATO members to start monitoring Baltic Sea infrastructure on rotation, similar to the air policing mission, ...
NATO boss to Europe: Spend more on defense, move to New Zealand, or learn Russian
NATO allies are facing an intensified threat from Russia, Mark Rutte said.
Ryanair flight forced to abort landing after GPS ‘jammed’ near Nato border with Russia
The Ryanair flight from the UK was forced to abort its landing and divert to Poland following mysterious interference just as ...
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Finland, Estonia to hold Baltic Sea NATO members summit next week
Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) and President of Finland Alexander Stubb will host a NATO summit to tackle the ...
Estonia Slams 'Harmful' US Curbs On AI Chip Exports
Estonia on Thursday criticised the US decision to curb exports of chips used for artificial intelligence to some allies including the Baltic state as "thoughtless and harmful".