Concerns Rise Over Sabotage of Undersea Cables in the Baltic Sea
Recent incidents involving the severing of multiple undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea have prompted strong suspicions of sabotage. Germany and Finland have expressed deep concerns about the situation, considering it potentially linked to hybrid warfare tactics. European officials have hinted at possible Russian involvement, underscoring fears that these deliberate disruptions could impact the fragile global telecommunications network. The German defense minister has stated that damage to the Baltic cables should be presumed as sabotage, with further evidence suggesting intentional damage to cables between NATO allies, including connections between Germany, Finland, and Sweden. The situation is raising alarms across Europe and prompting discussions on security measures in response to these alarming developments.
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