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Will Estonia secure NATO assistance for undersea cable protection by March 31, 2025?
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Estonia Deploys Navy to Protect EstLink 1 Cable After Suspected Sabotage; Seeks NATO, Finland Aid
Dec 27, 2024, 10:09 AM
Estonia has launched a naval operation today to protect the 105-kilometer EstLink 1 undersea power cable, deploying Navy patrol boats to guard the critical energy link with Finland in the Baltic Sea. The operation follows damage to the EstLink 2 cable on Christmas Day, which authorities suspect was caused by sabotage involving the anchor of an oil tanker, the Eagle S. Estonian Defense Forces are working to secure undersea infrastructure, with NATO and Finnish forces preparing a response. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced the deployment and emphasized the importance of safeguarding energy connections in the region. Estonia has requested assistance from Finland and NATO to bolster security.
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No • 50%
Yes • 50%
International cooperation agreements • 25%
New security technology deployment • 25%
Increase in military patrols • 25%
No major policy change • 25%
International diplomatic actions • 25%
Increased naval patrols • 25%
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Improved cable protection measures • 25%
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Finland • 25%
Poland • 25%
Germany • 25%
Denmark • 25%
Estonia • 25%
Finland • 25%
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