Russian Spy Ships and Sabotage Plans in Nordic and North Sea Waters
A joint investigation by public broadcasters of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland has found that Russia has a fleet of suspected spy ships operating in Nordic waters, gathering intelligence for the potential sabotage of underwater cables and wind farms in the region. The investigation used data analysis, intercepted radio communications, and intelligence sources to show how around 50 boats had been gathering intelligence for the past 10 years. The Russian vessels have been sailing past military training areas, important oil and gas fields, small airports, deep-water quays, and strategically important hubs for the Norwegian Armed Forces.