Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Data Cables Under Investigation

Authorities from multiple nations are probing damage to two undersea cables, with a Chinese ship under scrutiny for its proximity to the incidents.

Two undersea data cables—one between Germany and Finland, and another between Sweden and Lithuania—were damaged within 48 hours earlier this week.
A Chinese cargo ship, the 'Yi Peng 3,' has drawn attention due to its presence near the damaged areas and its prior departure from a Russian port.
Investigations by Swedish, Finnish, and German authorities are underway, with suspicions of sabotage and potential links to hybrid warfare strategies.
The Chinese government has denied involvement, while some experts suggest the ship may have been leased by Russia, raising geopolitical concerns.
Repairs on the damaged cables are expected to begin shortly, with completion anticipated by the end of November, according to the operator companies.