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A Russian captain and his crew member were sentenced in Finland for damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. The incident occurred when their ship, Fitburg, dragged an anchor while navigating. The captain received a sentence of three years and six months, while the officer was sentenced to two years and ten months. Prosecutors stated that the ship traveled over 130 kilometers with a damaged anchor, causing significant damage to telecommunications infrastructure. The court found the actions intentional, despite the defendants' claims of technical failure. This case highlights ongoing concerns about undersea cable damage in European waters.