In late December 2024, the Finnish government thwarted sabotage attempts on critical energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The oil tanker Eagle S was detained in Finnish ports for allegedly preparing to sabotage not only the recently damaged Estlink 2 electricity cable but also Estlink 1 and a new Balticconnector gas pipeline, which had been damaged in October 2023 by the Chinese cargo ship Newnew Polar Bear. Finnish officials revealed the tanker’s crew were conducting underwater sabotage activities, intending to cause further harm to these energy connections linking Finland and Estonia. The Balticconnector pipeline, vital for gas supply security between the two countries, had previously suffered significant damage, and additional sabotage could severely affect regional energy security. The Finnish police investigation confirmed the Eagle S crew's involvement in sabotage planning, demonstrating a continuing threat to regional undersea infrastructure. Finnish defensive actions prevented further damage and maintained the integrity of crucial cross-border energy links.

In late December 2024, the Finnish government thwarted sabotage attempts on critical energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The oil tanker Eagle S was detained in Finnish ports for allegedly preparing to sabotage not only the recently damaged Estlink 2 electricity cable but also Estlink 1 and a new Balticconnector gas pipeline, which had been damaged in October 2023 by the Chinese cargo ship Newnew Polar Bear. Finnish officials revealed the tanker’s crew were conducting underwater sabotage activities, intending to cause further harm to these energy connections linking Finland and Estonia. The Balticconnector pipeline, vital for gas supply security between the two countries, had previously suffered significant damage, and additional sabotage could severely affect regional energy security. The Finnish police investigation confirmed the Eagle S crew's involvement in sabotage planning, demonstrating a continuing threat to regional undersea infrastructure. Finnish defensive actions prevented further damage and maintained the integrity of crucial cross-border energy links.