Eight NATO member countries with access to the Baltic Sea have announced an action plan in response to incidents involving damaged infrastructure, pledging to "effectively respond" to attacks on undersea infrastructure,

The incidents contributed to mounting European fears of sabotage, as NATO officials accuse Russia of a growing “destabilization campaign” over their military support for Ukraine and sanctions against Moscow.

Baltic Sea leaders meeting in Helsinki on Tuesday launched NATO's Baltic Sentry mission to protect critical maritime infrastructure, with enhanced cooperation, new tech, and increased defense spending amid rising threats from Russia.