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Swedish report finds no evidence a Chinese-flagged ship intentionally damaged Baltic Sea cables

Authorities haven't found evidence that a Chinese-flagged ship in the Baltic Sea intentionally damaged two undersea cables last year

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

A whale caught in fishing nets has been freed off Poland's Baltic coast

Teams of sea rescuers and wildlife experts have successfully freed a whale that got caught in fishing nets near a popular Baltic Sea resort in Poland

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Swedish Authorities Investigate Damaged Baltic Sea Undersea Cable

Swedish authorities investigate damaged undersea cable in Baltic Sea, raising concerns of sabotage and spying activities.

Sweden Investigating New Baltic Sea Cable Damage

Swedish authorities said Friday they were investigating suspected damage to an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea, following a string of incidents experts believe are acts of sabotage orchestrated by Russia.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

Sweden is investigating a cable break in the Baltic Sea

Swedish authorities are investigating a damaged cable that was discovered in the Baltic Sea, according to Swedish news agency TT

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Fishing Trawlers, Not Sabotage, Behind Most Undersea Cable Damage: UN

Much has been written about suspected sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, but the UN says fishing trawlers are causing the most damage by far, rather than spies.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025

Norway Seizes Russian-crewed Ship Over Suspected Cable Damage

Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized a Norwegian-owned ship at Latvia's request over its suspected involvement in damage done to a Baltic Sea cable.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025

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Lithuania Urges Defense Spending Amid Ukraine Conflict Concerns

President Nauseda of Lithuania stresses security concerns, defense spending, and NATO commitments in the region, emphasizing the need for Kyiv's involvemen...

NATO Launches 'Baltic Sentry' Mission To Protect Undersea Cables

French Navy conducts surveillance over Baltic Sea to protect vital undersea cables amid concerns of sabotage and potential Russian involvement.

Cables deep under the Baltic Sea keep getting damaged - here is what Nato is doing to protect them

Nato is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect cables and pipelines

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage by Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ is ramping up regional defence

Numerous incidents of suspected Russian-linked sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has seen tensions rise among nearby countries, and an increased Nato presence.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

Swedish Prosecutors Investigate Suspected Sabotage Of Underwater Cable

Swedish prosecutors investigate suspected sabotage of fiber optic cable in Baltic Sea involving vessel Vezhen, raising concerns about potential Russian inv...

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected Of Baltic Sea Cable 'Sabotage'

Sweden on Sunday said it had seized a ship suspected of having damaged a fibre-optic cable under the Baltic Sea linking the country to Latvia, which sent a warship to investigate the latest apparent act of sabotage.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2025

Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture

Latvia's prime minister says her government has reached out to Sweden and other Baltic Sea allies in NATO for assistance as it investigates the cause of damage to an underwater fiber-optic data cable running to Sweden

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

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International Business Times · Jan 26, 2025

Undersea Cable Between Sweden And Latvia Damaged: Swedish PM

Latvia said it had dispatched a warship on Sunday after damage to a fibre optic cable to Sweden that may have been "due to external factors".

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 20, 2025

NATO deploys 'sea drones' to safeguard undersea cable infrastructure

NATO will use uncrewed surface vessels or sea drones to monitor shipping in the Baltic Sea and protect undersea cable infrastructure.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025

French Patrol Aircraft Threatened By Russian Military: Minister

A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable".

NATO Launches Baltic Sentry Mission To Protect Undersea Cables

NATO launches Baltic Sentry mission to protect undersea cables in response to Russian activities in Baltic Sea. Enhanced surveillance and deterrence effort...

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The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

Concerns Rise Over Underwater Cable Attacks By Russia And China

Recent underwater cable sabotage incidents in the Baltic and South China Seas raise concerns of Russian and Chinese involvement, prompting increased survei...

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

NATO Baltic Leaders Set To Boost Security After Cable 'Sabotage'

NATO countries on the Baltic Sea will look to boost security when they meet in Helsinki on Tuesday, following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables widely blamed on Russia.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic

Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure

NATO Steps Up Baltic Sea Patrols Amid Sabotage Concerns

Increased surveillance in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage incidents linked to Russia. Repair of damaged cable may impact energy security.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Germany calls a Russian oil tanker adrift in the Baltic Sea a threat to security

An oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s efforts to evade international sanctions went adrift and had to be towed ashore by a German tugboat

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage

Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months

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