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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish police special forces land on the deck of vessel Fitburg at Gulf of Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - FINNISH BORDER GUARD / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Finnish Border Guard/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

LKS 20260101 Finnish authorities seize the Fitburg vessel suspected of a subsea cable breach in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities seized a vessel suspected of having breached the Elisa subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. Two people have been arrested in the Gulf of Finland cable breach investigation, and two other people have been placed under a travel ban. - RAJAVARTIOLAITOS / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Rajavartiolaitos/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

LKS 20260101 Finnish authorities seize the Fitburg vessel suspected of a subsea cable breach in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities seized a vessel suspected of having breached the Elisa subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. Two people have been arrested in the Gulf of Finland cable breach investigation, and two other people have been placed under a travel ban. - RAJAVARTIOLAITOS / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Rajavartiolaitos/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

LKS 20260101 A Border Guard helicopter and a Coast Guard patrol ship Turva seize the Fitburg vessel suspected of a subsea cable breach in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities seized a vessel suspected of having breached the Elisa subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. Two people have been arrested in the Gulf of Finland cable breach investigation, and two other people have been placed under a travel ban. - POLIISI / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Poliisi/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Representatives of the Finnish Police are seen on board the seized vessel Fitburg as it rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Representatives of the Finnish Police are seen on board the seized vessel Fitburg as it rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Representatives of the Finnish Police are seen on board the seized vessel Fitburg as it rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish Coast Guard vessel Uisko guards in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish Coast Guard vessel Uisko guards in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Helsinki Police Department chief Jari Liukku attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Helsinki Deputy Police Commissioner Heikki Kopperoinen attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District Commander Mikko Simola attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Robin Lardot attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District Commander Mikko Simola (L), Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen, Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Robin Lardot, Helsinki Deputy Police Commissioner Heikki Kopperoinen, Helsinki Police Department chief Jari Liukku and National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki (R) attend a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District Commander Mikko Simola (L), Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen, Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Robin Lardot, Helsinki Deputy Police Commissioner Heikki Kopperoinen, Helsinki Police Department chief Jari Liukku and National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki (R) attend a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District Commander Mikko Simola (L), Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen, Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Robin Lardot, Helsinki Deputy Police Commissioner Heikki Kopperoinen, Helsinki Police Department chief Jari Liukku and National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki (R) attend a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki attends a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Christmas elves dance and perform while Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Christmas elves dance and perform while Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Audience observe while Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Santa Claus - Christmas journey - Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, left to his long Christmas journey from the Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 23, 2025. - LAURA HAAPAMÄKI / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Laura Haapamäki/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)