Undersea Cables Severed in Baltic Sea

Two undersea fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea, including one linking Finland and Germany, have been severed, raising suspicions of intentional sabotage. The main cable, C-Lion1, stopped functioning early Monday, with authorities expressing deep concern and indicating that this incident may be linked to broader security threats posed by Russia's actions in the region. In a joint statement, Finland and Germany emphasized the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure amidst fears of hybrid warfare. Notably, this incident follows previous damage to undersea cables and gas pipelines in the area that some attributed to malicious actors. Investigations are underway, with repair efforts expected to take between five to fifteen days. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Baltic region as concerns mount over the security of vital communication channels.