Unveiling the Mystery: Baltic Sea Gas Pipeline Rupture Under Investigation
Finnish police continue to investigate the 2023 Baltic Sea gas pipeline rupture, working closely with China. The NewNew Polar Bear's captain is detained in Hong Kong, suspected of severing the pipeline. The Baltic region is on alert after numerous outages, and NATO has increased its military presence.
The ongoing investigation by Finnish police into the 2023 rupture of a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea has revealed international cooperation, particularly with China. The incident is believed to have been caused by a Hong Kong-flagged vessel.
According to the South China Morning Post, the captain of the NewNew Polar Bear container ship has been detained in Hong Kong. Authorities suspect the vessel's involvement in the pipeline severance. However, a response from the Chinese foreign ministry is pending.
The Baltic Sea region remains vigilant following a series of outages involving power cables and telecom links since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In response, NATO has increased its military presence in the area, deploying frigates, aircraft, and naval drones to enhance security.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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