In Sweden, the person responsible for the cable break in the Baltic Sea was identified
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Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:11:05 +0200
What is known about the alleged involvement of a Chinese ship in the breakdown of telecommunications cables in the Baltic SeaSwedish law enforcement officials are considering a diversion, in which the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 deliberately dragged its anchor about 100 miles.The ship is currently in international waters under the surveillance of NATO warships.According to Swedish investigators, on November 15, the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 left the Russian port of UstLuga.
During the movement, the ships anchor cut two communication cables first between Sweden and Lithuania, and later between Germany and Finland.
At the same time, during the incidents, the ships transponder stopped working, and the ship itself continued to move in zigzags.According to the investigators, the ships captain, a Chinese citizen, probably acted on the instructions of the Russian special services.One of the crew members of the Chinese bulk carrier, who has Russian citizenship, is expected to be questioned.What is known about the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3The ships owner, Chinas Ningbo Yipeng Shipping, is cooperating with the investigation but declined to comment.European intelligence services rule out the involvement of the Chinese government in the sabotage, but suggest that the Russian side is behind the attack.The bulker is currently guarded by warships from Denmark, Germany and Sweden, but under international maritime law, they cannot force it to enter a NATO port.Negotiations are ongoing with the ships owner to gain access to the crew and question them.The Yi Peng 3 vessel operated exclusively in Chinese waters until 2024, but later changed its route and began carrying Russian cargoes, including coal and fertilizers.
This increased attention to its role in the transport chains associated with Russian exports.
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