A Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship, the Silver Dania, has been stopped off the coast of Norway amidst suspicions of its involvement in damaging an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland. The vessel was intercepted by Norwegian authorities following a request from Latvian officials and a court ruling in Norway.
The Silver Dania, which was en route between Russian ports of St. Petersburg and Murmansk, is under scrutiny for potential serious damage to the cable in the Baltic Sea. Authorities have not provided specific details regarding the incident but have confirmed that investigations are ongoing, including searches of the ship and interviews with the crew.
