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Investigations Launched into Baltic Sea Undersea Cable Damage Amid Sabotage Fears

Finnish and Swedish authorities are investigating potential sabotage linked to recently damaged undersea communication cables, with a Chinese vessel under scrutiny.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 2:39 PM ET

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Following damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, both Finnish and Swedish authorities have opened investigations into possible sabotage. The cables, linking Germany to Finland and Sweden to Lithuania, were severed within hours. Investigators suspect deliberate action, with attention on the Chinese-flagged Yi Peng 3 vessel seen nearby. While some European officials suspect Russian involvement, U.S. officials suggest the damage may be accidental. The incidents coincide with heightened security concerns amid escalating tensions linked to the Ukraine conflict.

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