A new case of cable damage has been confirmed in the Baltic Sea, with Swedish authorities treating it as likely sabotage. Finland’s Minister of the Interior, Mari Rantanen, stated that the frequency of such incidents makes it improbable they are accidental.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stressed the seriousness of the situation, linking it to deliberate acts targeting critical infrastructure. The damaged cable, C-Lion1 (a submarine telecommunications cable between Finland and Germany, with a length of 1173 kilometers), operated by Finnish company Cinia, has been hit three times since November, raising suspicions of foreign interference. Finnish authorities report no immediate impact on users but warn of potential long-term consequences.
The suspected sabotage occurred in the Swedish economic zone near Gotland, affecting a cable between Finland and Germany. The Swedish Coast Guard has deployed a vessel for investigation, while the Swedish Armed Forces are also involved, considering the incident a potential national security threat.
The European Commission has announced urgent measures to safeguard undersea cables across Europe, allocating 540 million euros for enhanced surveillance, including drone monitoring. NATO has also warned of increased risks to vital infrastructure, emphasizing the need for swift countermeasures against potential hostile actions.
Recent months have seen a pattern of deliberate cable damage in the Baltic Sea, with incidents affecting links between Sweden, Lithuania, Finland, and Germany. Authorities are increasing security efforts to counter growing geopolitical threats targeting critical infrastructure.
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