After the damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable connecting Estonia and Finland, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has reinforced the monitoring of land-based energy infrastructure.However, no manned surveillance is being conducted as this responsibility lies with the infrastructure owners.
Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets (SDE) said Estonia already had plans in place to secure land-based energy infrastructure by February, coinciding with the country’s disconnection from the Russian electricity grid.
“Following the destruction of Estlink 2, we expedited these plans,” Läänemets said.”This includes conducting new risk assessments, which may necessitate additional measures.
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