Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cables
Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cables
Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cables
Summary
European investigators allege that the Chinese-owned ship Yi Peng 3 deliberately dragged its anchor to sever two Baltic Sea undersea data cables connecting Lithuania-Sweden and Finland-Germany.
While the Chinese government is not suspected, officials are probing possible Russian intelligence involvement.
The ship’s suspicious movements, including transponder shutdowns and zig-zagging, suggest deliberate action.
The vessel, linked to Russian trade since March 2024, was carrying Russian fertilizer when stopped.
NATO warships surround the ship, but international maritime laws limit investigators’ access.