Authorities in Sweden and Finland are investigating new damage to an undersea fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea, marking yet another incident in a growing list of disruptions to critical infrastructure in the region. The damaged section, located near Gotland, was discovered this week, though officials have not yet confirmed what caused it.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized that all reports of infrastructure damage are being taken seriously. Sweden’s Coast Guard dispatched a vessel to the site, while police have launched an initial probe into potential sabotage.
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 company that operates the cable, stated that while the line remains operational, a visible mark on the structure suggests it was struck by something. This marks the third reported instance of damage to this cable in recent months.
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Security officials across Europe have expressed growing concerns over undersea infrastructure attacks. NATO has already stepped up surveillance in the Baltic Sea, deploying additional patrol ships and aircraft to monitor key assets.
While no official blame has been assigned, previous incidents of cable damage in the region have fueled speculation that foreign actors may be involved. Russian activities in the area have drawn scrutiny, though Moscow has denied any role in undersea disruptions.
With regional tensions already high, European defense officials are considering stronger measures to protect vital undersea networks, warning that continued attacks could lead to broader instability.
