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Russian cargo vessel Atlantic Lady conducts unusual movements near Dutch undersea telecommunications cables.
During 2022, the Russian refrigerated cargo vessel Atlantic Lady was identified conducting unusual movements along the Dutch North Sea coast. The Follow the Money investigation documented the vessel repeatedly crossing submarine telecommunications cable routes rather than following a straightforward approach to port. Its behaviour was examined alongside similar movements by the Russian vessel Sirius. The investigation raised concerns that civilian commercial ships could be used to collect information about the location of critical underwater infrastructure. However, the reporting does not establish whether the vessels operated together, conducted underwater surveys, or received instructions from Russian intelligence services. No damage to telecommunications infrastructure was attributed to Atlantic Lady.
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During 2022, the Russian refrigerated cargo vessel Atlantic Lady was identified conducting unusual movements along the Dutch North Sea coast. The Follow the Money investigation documented the vessel repeatedly crossing submarine telecommunications cable routes rather than following a straightforward approach to port. Its behaviour was examined alongside similar movements by the Russian vessel Sirius. The investigation raised concerns that civilian commercial ships could be used to collect information about the location of critical underwater infrastructure. However, the reporting does not establish whether the vessels operated together, conducted underwater surveys, or received instructions from Russian intelligence services. No damage to telecommunications infrastructure was attributed to Atlantic Lady.