NATO Plans to Increase Military Presence in Baltic Sea

Last month NATO, In the Baltic Sea announced that it would increase its military presence in the region to protect submarine cables against possible sabotage. Finnish media, NATO's Estlink 2 following the deliberate damage to a submarine power cable, 10 warships This step includes additional measures to ensure the safety of underwater infrastructure in the area.

Estlink 2 NATO Meeting After Cable Damage

BORN, 30 RangeAt an emergency meeting held in Finlandiya Estonya between Estlink 2 After the submarine cable is damaged, to prevent such incidents In the Baltic Sea decided to increase security. NATO aims to create a deterrent effect against possible future sabotage actions by increasing its military presence in the region.

“NATO is strengthening its military presence in the Baltic Sea with the aim of maintaining alertness, increasing situational awareness and deterring future incidents,” NATO said in a statement. Yle newspaper, in addition to this increased presence, NATO members also by 10 warships and these ships will be deployed until April announced that he would remain in the region.

Security is being increased in the Baltic Sea

SNMG1 known as Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, continues operations in the Baltic region. This group, Destroyers ve from frigates The group's former commander took over command at a ceremony held on January 9 Commodore Arjen S. Warnaar, Royal Netherlands NavyHe handed it over to.

Warnaar said NATO's presence in the Baltic region RusyaHe stated that NATO’s operations in the Baltic region will become more frequent in order to monitor the activities of the stay-behind fleet. Warnaar stated in his statement, “If the Russians see that we are there, the probability of such sabotage actions will immediately decrease.” In this way, it was emphasized that NATO’s operations in the Baltic region both create a deterrent effect and prevent possible sabotage attempts.

Estlink 2 Cable and Shadow Fleet Claims

Estlink 2to the damage of, Sailing under the Cook Islands flag ve Subject to sanctions against Russia carrying crude oil Eagle S There have been allegations that an oil tanker was involved. Finnish authorities believe that the tanker in question may be related to this sabotage. Gulf of Finland, to monitor the routes of ships entering the area GOFREP It uses a ship reporting system called . Thanks to this system, immediate intervention can be made in case ships deviate from their route.

Estonia's Naval Operation

Estonya gives, Estlink 2 has launched its own maritime operations to ensure the security of the power cable. This operation is considered a large-scale security measure to protect the underwater infrastructure in the Baltic region.

NATO's Increasing military presence in the Baltic Sea The decision stands out as an important step for the security of submarine cables in the region. This step aims to create a deterrent effect against possible sabotage actions and also symbolizes an international effort to protect the underwater infrastructure in the region.