Latvia, Baltic Sea and Fiber-optic cable

Baltic undersea cable likely damaged by external force, Latvia says
An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, triggering an investigation by local and NATO maritime forces in the Baltic Sea.
Fiber-optic cable between Latvia and Sweden significantly damaged in Baltic Sea, investigation underway
An underwater fiber-optic cable belonging to the Latvian State Radio and Television Broadcasting Center (LVRTC) was significantly damaged on Jan. 26, reportedly due to external impact, according to LVRTC representative Vineta Sprugaine.
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.
NATO investigating damage to further undersea cable in Baltic Sea
NATO officials are investigating damage discovered on Sunday to another undersea cable running across the Baltic Sea, this time a telecommunications link between NATO member states Sweden and Latvia.
Another undersea cable in the Baltic Sea damaged: Is it sabotage?
The Baltic Sea has seen multiple cases of severed telecom and power cables in recent months. In these cases, experts and Western officials have accused Russia of engaging in a “hybrid war” by targetin
Undersea Tensions: The Baltic Cable Incident
An undersea fibre optic cable linking Latvia and Sweden was damaged, likely by external forces. Latvia and Sweden are investigating, with NATO involved in ensuring Baltic Sea security following similar incidents.
Baltic Sea Map Shows NATO Flotilla Deployed to Guard Undersea Cables
The mission, dubbed Baltic Sentry, follows worry over increased Russian military activity near key undersea communication cables.
Russia says it will not allow NATO dominance in Baltic Sea
A senior Russian official has said that Moscow will counter any moves by Western military alliance NATO to dominate the Baltic Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Russian television channel Rossiya-24 on Friday that the Western alliance's decision to increase patrols around the Baltic was further proof of NATO's "desire to turn the Baltic Sea into a NATO lake.
NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches
NATO countries will deploy frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical infrastructure and reserve the right to take action against ships suspected of posing a security threat,
NATO Launches Baltic Sentry Mission in Baltic Sea
NATO on Tuesday launched operation Baltic Sentry to deter further attempts to damage critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the operation on Tuesday in a joint press conference with Finland President Alexander Stubb and Estonia Prime Minister Kristen Michal at the Baltic Sea NATO Allies Summit held in Helsinki,
Latvia, Sweden Investigate as Baltic Sea Data Cable Damaged
A subsea data cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged early Sunday, sparking a criminal investigation, a third such incident in the Baltic Sea in the past three months.
Russia Issues Warning Over NATO Flotilla 'Abuses' in Baltic Sea
Russia has condemned the Western alliance for ramping up its naval presence in the so-called 'NATO lake' after alleged ...
New NATO patrols watch over infrastructure under the Baltic Sea, AP explains
The operation follows a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the strategic region ...