Sweden Reports Damaged Undersea Cable in Baltic Sea

Sweden has reported damage to another undersea cable in the Baltic Sea, near Gotland Island, raising further concerns over the security of critical infrastructure in the region.

According to the Swedish Coast Guard, the affected cable connects Finland and Germany and was damaged within Sweden’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

The incident is the latest in a series of disruptions impacting subsea communication lines, power cables, and even gas pipelines.

Coast Guard spokesperson Mattias Lindholm confirmed to Bloomberg News that authorities were notified about the cable cut on Thursday, but the exact timing of the incident remains unclear. Swedish officials are en route to assess the damage.

In response, the Swedish Prosecution Authority has launched an investigation, while the Swedish Armed Forces have also been informed, according to Swedish news agency TT and TV4.

While previous incidents have often been attributed to ships dragging anchors along the seabed, authorities have not publicly confirmed whether this latest event was due to sabotage or negligence.

This incident adds to growing concerns over the security of undersea cables, which are vital for global communications, carrying over 95% of international data traffic.

These cables are essential for internet connectivity, telecommunications, and financial transactions, making them key targets in modern hybrid warfare scenarios.