Chinese Ship Accused of Sabotaging Baltic Sea Cables Amid NATO Tensions
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A Chinese cargo ship, Yi Peng 3, is under investigation for allegedly severing critical undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea, affecting four NATO countries. The ship reportedly dragged its anchor for over 100 miles, cutting cables between Sweden, Lithuania, Finland, and Germany. While the ship's actions are being scrutinized, Western officials suspect Russian involvement in the incident, possibly as part of a broader strategy of hybrid warfare. Both China and the ship's owner are cooperating with the investigation, which involves diplomatic discussions with affected countries.
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