An undersea telecommunications cable between Germany and Finland has been damaged in the Baltic Searaising suspicions of possible sabotage. The discovery came on Monday and led the foreign ministries of the two countries to issue a joint statement expressing deep concern.
The accident involves the C-Lion1 cable, approximately 1,200 km long, which connects Helsinki to Rostock. German and Finnish authorities have launched an investigation, underlining the importance of protecting the critical infrastructures at a time of growing threats to European security. In fact, the damage occurs in a context of international tensions, with the war in Ukraine and the risk of hybrid attacks.
Cinia, the Finnish state data services provider, reassured that the country’s international connections are guaranteed by redundant lines. However, the C-Lion1 represents the only data communication cable which directly connects Finland to Central Europe. Its location, close to the currently non-functional Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, attracted local media attention, fueling further speculation about the nature of the accident.
The authorities emphasized the need for strengthen security of submarine infrastructures, crucial for international communications. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the causes of the damage and assess any implications for regional security in the Baltic Sea.
Source: www.tomshw.it
