Sweden investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea cables

Sweden is investigating a suspected sabotage incident involving the C-Lion 1 undersea fiber-optic cable, which connects Finland and Germany, after minor damage was detected off the island of Gotland. This incident is part of a concerning trend, as the cable has suffered damage multiple times in recent months, raising fears of Russian sabotage amid heightened security tensions in the Baltic Sea following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized the seriousness of these reports and confirmed that the government is closely monitoring the situation. The Swedish coast guard has deployed a vessel for investigation, and authorities are cooperating to clarify the nature of the damage. Previous incidents in the region have involved cables being severed or damaged, with some attributed to civilian ships dragging anchors. The ongoing investigation aims to determine whether this latest damage was accidental or intentional, given the suspicious nature of recent events.