Authorities in Sweden have launched an investigation into damage found on a key undersea fiber optic cable running between Finland and Germany. The cable, located near the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, is the latest in a series of infrastructure incidents raising security concerns in the region.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that his government is taking the issue seriously and has deployed resources to assess the situation. The Swedish Coast Guard has sent a vessel to investigate the damage, while the police have opened a preliminary inquiry 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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The damaged cable, owned by Finnish telecommunications company Cinia, remains operational despite what the company described as a visible “scratch” on the line. This marks the third time this particular cable has sustained damage in a short period, adding to fears of deliberate interference.
European officials have warned that repeated disruptions to undersea infrastructure could have serious consequences for communication, energy supply and military coordination. NATO has already stepped up surveillance in the Baltic Sea, deploying naval patrols and maritime aircraft to monitor critical infrastructure.
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While no official cause for the latest incident has been determined, past disruptions to undersea cables and pipelines have led to suspicions of foreign involvement. Russia has been widely suspected of targeting infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, though Moscow has denied any involvement.
As the investigation continues, NATO members are considering additional measures to strengthen undersea security, warning that further incidents could escalate tensions between Western allies and potential adversaries.
