Latvian officials have reported significant damage to an undersea fiber-optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden, with initial assessments suggesting the damage may have been caused by external forces rather than sabotage. Despite some speculation around potential malicious intent, accidents have been pointed to as the likely cause of the cable rupture. As a response, Latvia has dispatched warships to monitor the situation and ensure the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, a region increasingly viewed as a hotspot for geopolitical tensions. NATO has also stepped up its patrols to protect undersea cables amidst growing concerns over their security and potential threats.