Norwegian Authorities Release Russian-Crewed Ship After Baltic Cable Investigation

The Silver Dania, suspected of involvement in damaging an undersea cable between Sweden and Latvia, was cleared to leave Tromsø as investigations continue.

• The Silver Dania, a Norwegian-owned cargo ship with a Russian crew, was detained in Tromsø following suspicions of involvement in damaging a Baltic Sea data cable.
• Norwegian authorities found no evidence linking the ship to the incident and allowed it to depart, though investigations are ongoing.
• The damaged cable, connecting Sweden and Latvia, was reportedly affected by external factors, with some experts suspecting sabotage amid ongoing regional tensions.
• Another ship, owned by a Bulgarian company, was also investigated by Swedish authorities, but its involvement was similarly dismissed as accidental.
• The incidents highlight concerns over critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in the Baltic Sea, prompting NATO to enhance surveillance and protection measures in the region.

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