A fiber optic cable running between Finland and Germany has sustained damage near the Swedish island of Gotland, sparking a joint investigation by Swedish and Finnish authorities. The incident is the latest in a series of disruptions affecting undersea infrastructure in the region.
Sweden’s Coast Guard has deployed a vessel to assess the damage, and police have launched an inquiry into possible sabotage. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stressed that Sweden is closely monitoring all reports of infrastructure damage.
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 company responsible for the cable, confirmed that while it remains functional, the structure has suffered visible damage. This is the third time in recent months that this cable has been affected, fueling concerns over potential interference.
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The Baltic Sea has become a hotspot for undersea infrastructure incidents. Several previous cases involving fiber optic and power cables have led NATO to increase its security presence in the area. The alliance has stationed additional ships and aircraft to guard against further attacks.
While no direct evidence has been released linking the latest incident to foreign sabotage, previous disruptions have raised suspicions of Russian involvement. Moscow has consistently denied responsibility for such incidents.
Amid rising security threats, European defense officials are discussing enhanced countermeasures to protect undersea networks, warning that continued damage could have severe consequences for regional stability.
