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.

  • @HootinNHollerin
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    -613 hours ago

    Maybe the ship that took out the bridge in Baltimore was on purpose too

    • Flying Squid
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      58 hours ago

      Maybe bad things happen with Chinese ships unintentionally too.

      • @Cocodapuf
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        44 hours ago

        I’m inclined to agree with this. Just apply Hanlon’s razor, people make mistakes, often.