Authorities in Sweden and Finland are responding to damage discovered on an undersea fiber optic cable linking Finland and Germany. The latest disruption, detected near Gotland, is being investigated amid heightened concerns over the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
The Swedish Coast Guard has been dispatched to the affected area, while law enforcement officials have opened an initial probe into potential sabotage. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has assured that Sweden is treating the matter with the highest level of concern.
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.
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Cinia, the Finnish telecommunications firm that operates the cable, confirmed that it remains operational despite sustaining damage. This incident follows two other cases of damage to the same cable in recent months, raising fears that it may be a deliberate target.
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NATO has ramped up surveillance efforts in response to ongoing infrastructure threats in the region. The alliance has deployed additional naval and aerial assets to monitor and protect key installations.
Previous instances of undersea cable damage in the Baltic Sea have sparked speculation of foreign interference, with Russia frequently mentioned as a possible suspect. Moscow has denied any role in the incidents.
As investigations continue, European leaders are weighing new protective measures for vital infrastructure, emphasizing the need for rapid response strategies to prevent future disruptions.
