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One striking case involved the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-flagged tanker operated by a UAE company, which was transporting Russian oil. The ship is suspected of severing the Estlink 2 power cable that links Finland and Estonia. Following its seizure by Finnish police, investigations revealed that the Eagle S was equipped with sophisticated spy devices, designated to monitor naval movements. Undersea cables, used for transporting gas, electricity, and internet traffic, are extremely valuable and their sabotage can have devastating economic effects and expose Europe to cyberattacks. In response to these threats, during the Helsinki summit, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the Baltic Sentry operation. The initiative involves strengthening surveillance in the Baltic Sea by deploying frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, and naval drones. Additionally สล็อตเว็บตรง