Authorities in Sweden and Finland are working together to investigate new damage to a key fiber optic cable running under the Baltic Sea. The affected cable, connecting Finland and Germany, was discovered to be damaged near Gotland, a Swedish island in the Baltic.
The Swedish Coast Guard has deployed a vessel to the location, while police have opened a preliminary investigation into potential sabotage. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that all cases of infrastructure damage in the Baltic Sea are being treated with the utmost seriousness.
Swedish authorities are investigating suspected sabotage of an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea, linked to heightened tensions with Russia. Cinia reported disturbances on the C-Lion 1 cable, but data traffic remains unaffected.
— Nyra Kraal (@NyraKraal) February 21, 2025
Cinia, the Finnish company that owns the cable, confirmed that the line remains operational despite the damage. This is the third time this particular cable has been affected in a short span, raising concerns over the security of undersea networks.
Sweden investigates new underwater cable damage in Baltic Sea | Euronews https://t.co/jhlj1WpcTO
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With multiple incidents involving undersea communication and energy cables in the past year, NATO has bolstered its surveillance in the Baltic. The alliance has deployed additional naval and aerial assets to monitor critical infrastructure.
Though no official determination has been made on the cause of the latest damage, past incidents have led to speculation about foreign interference, with Russia frequently named as a suspect. European officials warn that attacks on undersea cables could have far-reaching implications, disrupting essential communication and power networks.
As NATO and European nations continue to strengthen their security measures, concerns remain over whether these incidents will escalate further,
