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Sabotage Watch
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Documenting sabotage incidents using OSINT to raise public awareness about potential threats posed by adversaries engaging in hybrid warfare against Western nations and their allies.
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Dear Deutschland,
If current laws don’t let us shoot down drones that violate our airspace, then
1. Change the laws
2. Shoot the drones
October 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Submarine Cable Watch is now Sabotage Watch! We’ve rebranded to better reflect our mission of documenting sabotage incidents and raising awareness about threats posed by adversaries engaging in hybrid warfare. Stay tuned for more updates!
Sabotage Watch
Documenting sabotage incidents using OSINT to raise public awareness about potential threats posed by adversaries engaging in hybrid warfare against Western nations and their allies.
sabotagewatch.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 Germany seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker!

The ‘Eventin’, anchored off Rügen since January, has been confiscated with 100,000 tons of crude oil (€40M). Listed by the EU as part of Russia’s shadow fleet, the move sends a clear message to Moscow. Authorities now plan safe oil removal.
German Authorities Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker off Rügen
Germany has confiscated the oil tanker 'Eventin', part of Russia's shadow fleet, along with its 100,000-ton crude oil cargo, in a move signaling stricter enforcement of sanctions.
submarinecablewatch.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
⚠️ Vandalism & Oil Spill at 🇳🇴 Hamang Substation

On Feb 17, intruders broke into the old Hamang transformer station in Bærum, Norway, causing a massive oil spill of up to 60 tons. Emergency crews are working to contain the damage, with barriers deployed in Sandvikselva. Authorities are investigating.
Break-in and Oil Spill at Old Hamang Transformer Station
Norwegian authorities are investigating a break-in at the decommissioned Hamang transformer station, resulting in a significant oil spill.
submarinecablewatch.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🛡️ Baltic Sea Nations Strengthen Maritime Security

On March 4, 2025, #NATO and EU officials met in Berlin to enhance protection of critical underwater infrastructure amid rising hybrid threats. Key topics: surveillance hubs, AI monitoring, and countermeasures against shadow fleet sabotage.
Baltic Sea Nations Discuss Protection of Critical Underwater Infrastructure in Berlin
Representatives from Baltic Sea nations, NATO, and the EU gathered in Berlin to enhance the security of critical underwater infrastructure in response to ongoing hybrid threats.
submarinecablewatch.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
⚠️ Suspected sabotage of 🇸🇪 Gotland’s water supply

Unknown perpetrators cut power to a water pump supplying Visby. Police have launched an investigation. This follows the recent submarine cable damage near the island, raising concerns over hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea.
Suspected Sabotage of Water Supply on Gotland
Swedish authorities are investigating a suspected act of sabotage targeting a raw water pump on Gotland, impacting the region's drinking water infrastructure.
submarinecablewatch.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Taiwan detained a Chinese-crewed ship on suspicions of undersea cable sabotage - The Guardian

A communications cable was damaged on Tuesday off the coast of Taiwan.
February 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
💥 Suspected Cable Cutting Incident Near Taiwan

Taiwanese authorities have detained the Chinese-crewed cargo ship Hong Tai 58, suspected of severing the submarine cable TPKM3. The incident occurred approximately 30 miles west of Taiwan’s main island, raising concerns over potential sabotage.
Suspected Cable Cutting Incident Near Taiwan
Taiwanese authorities have detained a cargo ship crewed by Chinese nationals, suspected of severing the undersea communications cable Taiwan-Penghu-Kinmen-Matsu No. 3.
submarinecablewatch.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
⚠️ Possible sabotage of the 🇩🇪 frigate "Hessen": The German Navy and police are investigating contamination of the ship’s drinking water system. The incident occurred in its home port of Wilhelmshaven. #GermanNavy #Sabotage #SubmarineCableWatch

www.tagesschau.de/investigativ...
Bei der Marine gibt es einen neuen Sabotageverdachtsfall
Bundeswehr und Polizei ermitteln wegen eines weiteren möglichen Sabotagefalls - diesmal an der Fregatte "Hessen" in Wilhelmshaven. Das ergaben Recherchen von WDR, NDR und SZ. Laut diesen geht es um di...
www.tagesschau.de
February 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
💥 Another Submarine Cable Incident Near Gotland — SVT

The submarine cable C-LION1, connecting Finland and Germany, has been damaged in the Swedish economic zone near the island of Gotland. Swedish police and the coast guard have initiated a preliminary investigation.
www.svt.se/nyheter/utri...
Misstänkt nytt kabelbrott i Östersjön utanför Gotland
Det har inträffat ännu ett misstänkt kabelbrott i Östersjön utanför Gotland, bekräftar polisen och Kustbevakningen för SVT Nyheter. Det är tredje gången på kort tid som samma kabel skadas, enligt bola...
www.svt.se
February 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM