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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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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
New security technology deployment • 25%
No major policy change • 25%
International cooperation agreements • 25%
Increase in military patrols • 25%
International diplomatic actions • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Improved cable protection measures • 25%
Increased naval patrols • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Finland • 25%
Other Baltic Sea country • 25%
Joint effort • 25%
Sweden • 25%
Installation of surveillance systems • 25%
Diplomatic measures • 25%
Other measures • 25%
Increased naval patrols • 25%
Increased patrols • 25%
Diplomatic talks • 25%
No action • 25%
Military exercises • 25%
