Germany's Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, has voiced concerns that recent damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea is likely the result of sabotage. Describing the incidents as a potential "hybrid action," Pistorius acknowledged the lack of clarity about who is responsible but dismissed the possibility of accidental damage.
Key Incidents of Cable Damage
The first incident involved a 1,170-kilometer (730-mile) telecommunications cable linking Finland and Germany, which was severed early Monday morning. Separately, a 218-kilometer internet link connecting Lithuania to Sweden's Gotland Island ceased functioning on Sunday.
Rising Tensions in the Baltic
These incidents come amid heightened geopolitical tensions with Russia, adding to fears of sabotage. Pistorius emphasized the improbability of such damage occurring accidentally, stating, “Nobody believes that these cables were cut accidentally.”
A Pattern of Suspected Sabotage
This latest episode follows a series of incidents involving Baltic pipelines and infrastructure since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The recurring disruptions underscore growing concerns about the vulnerability of critical undersea networks in the context of modern hybrid warfare
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