Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Sparks Hybrid Warfare Concerns

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Germany's defense minister has suggested that the recent damage to undersea communications cables in the Baltic Sea is likely an act of sabotage, part of a "hybrid" warfare tactic. The cables, connecting Germany to Finland and Sweden to Lithuania, were severed within 24 hours. This incident follows a series of suspected Russian sabotage attempts on NATO infrastructure, raising security concerns among European nations. NATO members have increased surveillance of critical infrastructure, and European leaders are calling for enhanced security measures and defense spending.
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- Germany, Finland warn of 'hybrid warfare' as Baltic undersea cables are damaged ABC News
- Russia Suspected as Baltic Undersea Cables Cut in Apparent Sabotage The Wall Street Journal
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