Tensions Rise as Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Sparks International Dispute
Investigators are probing the cutting of two undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea, with European officials suspecting sabotage and US officials suggesting an accidental cause, possibly from an anchor drag. The cables, connecting Lithuania to Sweden and Finland to Germany, were disrupted within hours of each other, raising concerns of hybrid warfare, particularly involving Russia. While US officials downplay deliberate action, European law enforcement is investigating potential sabotage, with attention on the Chinese-flagged vessel Yi Peng 3, which was in the area at the time.