Finland Investigates Fibre-Optic Cable Damage Amid Sabotage Concerns

Authorities in Finland are investigating a damaged fibre-optic cable after two separate cuts disrupted internet service for thousands of households. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Swedish officials have suggested the damage may be an act of “sabotage” on the cable, which links Finland and Sweden. However, Finnish police stated they currently have no evidence of criminal … Read more

Sweden Seeks China’s Help In Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Investigation

Sweden has formally called on China to assist in investigating the damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, after a Chinese vessel, the Yi Peng Three, was linked to the incidents. The cables—one connecting Sweden to Lithuania and the other linking Finland to Germany—were damaged on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial … Read more