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    Chinesisches Schiff entdeckte Stelle, an der Ostseekabel durchtrennt wurden


    Chinesisches Schiff entdeckte Stelle, an der Ostseekabel durchtrennt wurden

    https://www.afr.com/world/europe/chinese-vessel-spotted-where-baltic-sea-cables-were-severed-20241120-p5ks0h

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    1. VictorEmmanuelIV on

      Investigators of two severed data cables in the Baltic Sea are looking at the movements of a Chinese bulk carrier, the second such probe in recent months amid rising jitters in Europe over potential acts of sabotage.

      Yi Peng 3, a Chinese-registered vessel that was on its way from the Russian port of Ust-Luga to Port Said in Egypt, passed close to both the Swedish-Lithuanian and Finnish-German cables around the time each was cut on Sunday and Monday, according to data provided by maritime tracking group Marine Traffic.

      By the time Yi Peng 3 reached Danish waters the country’s Navy had dispatched several vessels shadowing the vessel. Online reports suggest that a Danish pilot was placed onboard the vessel during the afternoon of November 19 as it continued passing through Danish Straits.

      AIS data show several Danish patrol vessels in the vicinity of Yi Peng 3 and shorebased webcams confirm Navy vessels loosely following in its wake.

      Sweden has opened an investigation into both incidents, and is examining what role the Yi Peng 3 might have played, said people familiar with the probe.

      “The Swedes are taking a hard look at the Chinese vessel,” said one person with insight into the investigation.

      Sweden’s government declined to comment about the Chinese craft. But an official said the police investigation would look at the movement of the ship in co-operation with the coastguard and the armed forces.

      EDIT: Unconfirmed reports ship has been boarded by the danish navy

    2. RIPBOZOBEEBO on

      Weren’t they behind some sneaky shit a few months back with some more cables too? why are Russian and Chinese vessels even allowed over here anyways like what?

    6. schtean on

      Let’s not forget just a year ago another PRC ship damaged undersea cables and pipeline in the Baltic.

      Anyone know if they ended up paying for the damages?

    7. MetalWorking3915 on

      Is it not possible to just treat these like they are. National security threats and sink them without a trace.

    8. Moonshotcup on

      There’s Chinese bulk carriers everywhere in the world exporting goods to other countries. You can pretty much “link” them with any event in the world. “Chinese vessel spotted where underwater volcano exploded.”

    9. NebulousNitrate on

      This is probably the smartest way Russia can do this. If it was Russian ships then Western nations would likely double down on letting the leash off of Ukraine’s Western provided missiles. But by having China do the dirty work? There really isn’t an effective retaliation there other than slaps on the wrist like expelling diplomats.

    10. -happycow- on

      yes, leave the investigation to the danish, who are known for being very assertive

    11. hextreme2007 on

      China is the biggest trade partner of most countries in the world. Its ships are literally all over the world.

    16. rockcitykeefibs on

      Well . Is it china ? Is it China and Russia together ? Or is Russia setting China up?

    17. Sensitive_Truck_3015 on

      Even if it was somehow an accident, the ship should be impounded until the damages are paid for.

    19. Competitive-Ranger61 on

      I would like to point out Russia has subs specifically for those tasks (cutting cables).

    20. Pho3nixr3dux on

      But why?

      Why would a state choose to engage in this kinda petty bullshit?

      Is there some leverage to be gained? Some opportunity to be seized?

      Unless China/Russia/Whomever has cornered the market on cable/pipeline repair, I don’t get it.

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