Concerns Rise Over Sabotage of Baltic Internet Cables

Two undersea telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea have recently been severed, raising suspicions of sabotage amid escalating regional tensions. The C-Lion1 cable, linking Finland and Germany, was reported damaged shortly after a separate incident involving another cable between Lithuania and Sweden, with both incidents occurring within 24 hours. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed doubts about the possibility of accidental damage, suggesting hybrid warfare tactics may be at play. Authorities from Finland, Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania are collaborating on investigations, with Sweden leading the inquiry. Norwegian officials have also emphasized the importance of securing underwater communication infrastructure, joining an international initiative to enhance cable security. The incidents underscore the vulnerability of critical communication lines in the context of rising geopolitical tensions.