Finnish Authorities Detain Crew After Undersea Internet Cable Severed

A suspected sabotage disrupted a subsea cable linking Helsinki and Estonia on New Year’s Eve, prompting a Finnish Coast Guard operation that detained the cargo ship Fitburg and some crew after it was found near the break and carrying sanctioned Russian steel; a second Arelion cable also failed the same day, raising hybrid-warfare concerns. Authorities are investigating aggravated sabotage while services remain largely operational via redundant routes, and underwater inspections continue to determine whether the anchor drop was accidental or deliberate.