Undersea Internet Cable Severed in Baltic Sea

Two significant underwater communication cable incidents have recently occurred in the Baltic Sea, raising concerns of possible sabotage, particularly linked to Russian activity. The C-Lion1 cable, crucial for internet connectivity between Finland and Germany, was severed, disrupting services and sparking fears of intentional damage, especially as it coincided with the cutting of another cable connecting Lithuania to Sweden. Finnish and German officials expressed alarm over these disruptions, stressing the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure amidst rising tensions with Russia. Experts suggest the likelihood of intentional sabotage, citing increased Russian military movements around undersea cables and previous incidents involving Russian espionage. The Finnish telecommunications company Cinia indicated repairs could take 5 to 15 days, while investigations into the cause are ongoing. Concurrently, a Russian spy vessel was reported near UK waters, further heightening fears regarding the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure.