Russian Ship Intercepted Near Critical Baltic Sea Infrastructure

A Russian ship under sanctions was recently intercepted near an underwater power cable connecting Poland and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The incident, which occurred on May 22, 2025, prompted a swift response from the Polish military. According to a Polish military source, "The Russian vessel's behavior was highly suspicious, and its proximity to the cable was not accidental." The video shows the Russian ship approaching the cable, followed by Polish patrol aircraft taking to the skies. The cable, a vital link in the region's energy infrastructure, was not damaged thanks to the timely intervention. The incident highlights growing tensions in the Baltic Sea and underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to potential threats. The Baltic Sea is now considered a high-risk zone, raising concerns for the energy security of Europe.