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Finnish authorities suspect sabotage in Baltic Sea gas pipeline damage amid heightened security

  • Damage to Finnish-Estonian undersea gas pipeline likely caused by "outside activity," potentially a state actor.
  • Investigations ongoing, but authorities have ruled out an accidental explosion as the cause.
  • NATO promises support for member states Finland and Estonia and warns of "determined response" if sabotage proven.
  • Baltic states tighten security at energy facilities; pipeline damage raises concerns about critical infrastructure vulnerability.
  • Incident evokes memories of apparent attacks on Nord Stream pipelines; Russia disturbed but urges caution on ascribing blame.
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