Sweden is investigating damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea after similar incidents prompted NATO to bolster its presence there. Authorities believe a “serious act of sabotage” occurred, possibly linked to Russia given past suspected cyberattacks. The incident comes as NATO launched the Baltic Sentry mission, enhancing surveillance and protection in the region amid growing hybrid warfare concerns. Sweden’s coast guard escorted a ship linked to the damage to their shore, though details remain unclear. NATO confirmed its involvement in preventing cable cuts but left it up to authorities to prove responsibility. Past incidents involving oil tankers, fiber-optic cables, and pipeline explosions highlight the growing threat of sabotage. Latvian officials are collaborating with international partners to investigate.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/world/europe/cable-baltic-sea-sweden-damage.html