The recent sabotage of Baltic Sea undersea cables near Finland by cargo ships represents a significant evolution in Russian hybrid warfare tactics as the war in Ukraine approaches its final stages. This incident exemplifies a shift towards covert maritime sabotage in Northern Europe, forcing Western European countries to adjust their countermeasures. These hybrid attacks are increasingly sophisticated, targeting critical infrastructure beneath the sea, complicating attribution and response. The Finnish sabotage case underscores the growing threat of unconventional paramilitary operations disguised as civilian maritime activity, potentially involving unmarked agents or proxy forces. The article highlights the broader geopolitical impact, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance and defense strategies against such covert actions in the Baltic and Nordic regions.
Category: Military & Paramilitary Operations
Subcategory: Unconventional / Paramilitary
Incident Type: Use of ‘little green men’ (unmarked soldiers)
Country: Finland
Source report: www.logicofwar.com/a-new-sta…
