Baltic Region Faces Severe Ice Conditions, Disrupting Maritime Traffic
• The Baltic region is experiencing its harshest winter in 15 years, causing significant ice formation and disrupting maritime traffic.
• The Gulf of Finland is completely frozen in the Finnish zone, with ice cover reaching 181,000 square kilometers, surpassing the 30-year average.
• Russian icebreakers, including the nuclear-powered Sibir, are assisting tankers navigating through ice that ranges from 30 to 40 centimeters thick.
Baltic region experiences worst winter in 15 years
The Baltic region is experiencing its most severe winter in 15 years, leading to extensive ice formation and significant disruptions to maritime traffic.
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