Russia Used Chinese Ship to Sabotage Baltic Cables: WSJ
A Chinese cargo ship, the Yi Peng 3, is suspected of damaging a crucial undersea telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea on November 18, 2024, an act allegedly directed by Russian intelligence. The ship, captained by Russian citizen Alexander Stechentsev, was subsequently detained by Danish authorities. This incident, alongside approximately 150 other reported Russian attacks on NATO countries since the start of the Ukraine war, highlights Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare tactics. NATO faces challenges in responding publicly, balancing the need for investigation with concerns about escalating public alarm.
John Q. Hosedrinker