Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months.
Estonian navy steps up patrols in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage of undersea cables
Officials say the damage to Estlink 2, a power connection with the capacity to provide half of Estonia's winter electricity needs, did not disrupt service, although it did drive up energy prices in the country and the other Baltic nations.
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Estonia steps up patrols in Baltic Sea in show of force after suspected cable sabotage
As they plied the gray, icy waters of the Baltic Sea west of Russia on Thursday, the crew of the Estonian minehunter EML Sakala kept a careful eye on any vessels slowing down suspiciously or suddenly changing course.
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