datarazimediaAt least 11 Baltic cables — telecom, power, gas — damaged since late 2023, nearly all by civilian ships dragging anchors across the seabed and sailing off. Vessels are usually Russia's "shadow fleet" or Chinese-owned bulkers, often with trackers off. NATO now runs permanent patrols (CTF Baltic, Baltic Sentry, Nordic Warden). No crew convicted. These cables carry 97% of intercontinental data.