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A vessel from Russia, the Fitburg, dragged its anchor across the seabed for tens of kilometers before damaging an undersea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn, Finland, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage linked to broader tensions involving Russia and Western countries.
Finnish authorities have arrested two individuals connected to damage on an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland, with ongoing investigations involving a ship flagged in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, amid concerns of sabotage and sanctions violations related to Russia.
Finnish authorities seized the cargo ship Fitburg, suspected of sabotaging an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland while en route from Russia to Israel, leading to the vessel's detention and investigation.
Authorities are investigating damage to a critical undersea telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia in the Gulf of Finland, with Finnish authorities seizing a vessel suspected of causing the damage, and cooperation ongoing between Finnish and Estonian officials.
Finnish police seized the vessel Fitburg, suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn, amid heightened concerns over undersea cable sabotage linked to geopolitical tensions involving Russia. The ship, flagged in St Vincent and Grenadine, was detained after being found near the site of the fault, with its crew taken into custody. This incident is part of broader fears of hybrid warfare affecting European infrastructure.
Finland detained a ship suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunication cable between Finland and Estonia, raising concerns over sabotage and prompting NATO to enhance protection of critical infrastructure.
Germany and Finland have expressed deep concern over the severing of the C-Lion1 undersea communications cable between the two countries, suspecting possible Russian sabotage. The cable, operated by Finnish state company Cinia, was cut in the Baltic Sea near Sweden, raising fears of intentional damage amid heightened tensions following the unexplained Nord Stream pipeline explosions in 2022. An investigation is underway, with NATO countries increasing surveillance of critical infrastructure in the region.
An undersea telecommunications cable between Germany and Finland has been severed, raising concerns amid heightened tensions with Russia. The 1,170km C-Lion1 fibreoptic cable's rupture is being investigated, with suspicions of external interference. This incident follows recent damage to Baltic Sea pipelines, fueling fears of sabotage. Despite the break, internet traffic remains unaffected due to alternative routes. The situation underscores ongoing security threats in Europe, including hybrid warfare tactics.
Authorities in Finland are investigating a break in the C-Lion1 undersea data cable connecting Germany and Finland, which has disrupted communication services. The cause of the fault is still under investigation, with potential reasons including weather and shipping damage. Despite the disruption, other data connections from Finland remain operational, minimizing the impact on citizens. This incident follows recent damage to other undersea cables and infrastructure in the region.
An unexplained fault in the C-Lion1 undersea telecommunications cable between Finland and Germany has disrupted services, according to Cinia, the Finnish company operating the cable. The incident follows recent US warnings about increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables, raising concerns about potential sabotage. The extent of the disruption is unclear, as data is typically routed through multiple cables to prevent reliance on a single link. Cinia is investigating the cause of the fault.
Sweden has reported partial damage to a Baltic Sea telecom cable connecting Sweden and Estonia, which occurred around the same time as damage to a Finnish-Estonian pipeline and cable. The cause of the damage is unknown, but it happened in close proximity to the previous incidents. The cable has continued to function, and investigations are underway by Sweden, Estonia, and Finland. Concerns are growing over the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region.