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    Poland checking for any explosive devices near undersea power cable, PM says

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    Posted on May 22, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Poland is investigating potential explosives near an undersea power cable linked to suspicious Russian ship movements. NATO has increased Baltic security.

    Poland Investigates Possible Explosives Near Undersea Power Cable

    WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland is looking into whether any explosive devices were planted where a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet" was seen moving suspiciously near a power cable linking Poland with Sweden on Wednesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

    NATO has beefed up security in the Baltic following a string of incidents in which power cables, telecom links and gas pipelines were damaged in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

    "Shadow fleet" refers to vessels used by Russia to ship oil, arms and grains in violation of international sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine.

    "We are still investigating whether any explosives were planted - it has to be checked very carefully. ORP Heweliusz (Polish hydrographic ship) is still at sea (doing so), and for now there are no worrisome signals," Tusk told reporters on Thursday during a meeting with Polish Navy commanders.

    "I am really very satisfied that in a very effective, discreet way, without using unnecessary means, we managed to discourage the ship from any kinetic actions that could cause damage to the power cable," he said.

    Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Wednesday a Polish patrol flight had scared the Russian ship off and the navy's ORP Heweliusz sailed to the scene.

    The 600-megawatt undersea cable links the Swedish coast near Karlshamn with Ustka in northern Poland and allows both grids to rely on cross-border supplies when electricity is cheaper in the other system.

    On Wednesday Russia's embassy in Warsaw declined to comment. In the past, Moscow has denied involvement in undersea sabotage in the Baltic, saying the West was using such claims to curb Russia's seaborne oil exports.

    (Reporting by Pawel Florkiewicz and Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; editing by Mark Heinrich)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Poland investigates possible explosives near a power cable.
    • •Russian 'shadow fleet' ship seen moving suspiciously.
    • •NATO increases Baltic security after recent incidents.
    • •ORP Heweliusz continues investigation at sea.
    • •Russia denies involvement in Baltic sabotage.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Poland checking for any explosive devices near undersea power cable, PM says

    1What is Poland investigating near the undersea power cable?

    Poland is investigating whether any explosive devices were planted near the undersea power cable after a Russian ship was seen moving suspiciously in the area.

    2What actions has NATO taken in response to security incidents?

    NATO has beefed up security in the Baltic region following several incidents where power cables, telecom links, and gas pipelines were damaged since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    3What is the significance of the undersea cable mentioned?

    The 600-megawatt undersea cable connects the Swedish coast near Karlshamn with Ustka in northern Poland, facilitating cross-border electricity supplies when prices are lower in the other system.

    4How did the Polish military respond to the Russian ship?

    Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that a Polish patrol flight successfully scared the Russian ship away, while the navy's ORP Heweliusz was deployed to investigate the situation.

    5What has Russia's response been regarding undersea sabotage claims?

    Russia's embassy in Warsaw declined to comment on the situation, but in the past, Moscow has denied involvement in undersea sabotage, suggesting that the West uses such claims to limit Russia's maritime activities.

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