On January 1, 2026, Finnish police arrested two crew members of the cargo ship Fitburg after it was seized Wednesday for causing damage to an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Estonia and Finland. The incident involved damage to a critical undersea communications cable between Tallinn and Helsinki. Finnish authorities detained the ship and crew to investigate the damage, which reportedly disrupted internet connectivity. The arrests reflect increased security concerns around Baltic Sea infrastructure amid regional tensions. The affected cable is vital for Estonia's international communications. Authorities continue to examine whether the damage was accidental or intentional.

On January 1, 2026, Finnish police arrested two crew members of the cargo ship Fitburg after it was seized Wednesday for causing damage to an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Estonia and Finland. The incident involved damage to a critical undersea communications cable between Tallinn and Helsinki. Finnish authorities detained the ship and crew to investigate the damage, which reportedly disrupted internet connectivity. The arrests reflect increased security concerns around Baltic Sea infrastructure amid regional tensions. The affected cable is vital for Estonia's international communications. Authorities continue to examine whether the damage was accidental or intentional.