Finland has filed criminal charges against the top officers of a Baltic oil tanker over severe damage to undersea cables in December 2024 — one of several energy and telecommunications disruptions in the region that European officials have linked to suspected sabotage.

Finland filed criminal charges against the top officers of a Baltic oil tanker Monday in connection with severe damage done to undersea cables in December, one of a string of energy and telecom ruptures in the region that many European officials suspected were part of a sabotage campaign directed by Moscow.

By Amelia Nierenberg The Finnish authorities said on Monday that they have charged the captain and two other crew members of an oil tanker on suspicion of sabotage in relation to the cutting of vital undersea cables.