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Europe's undersea cables under attack?

Leonie von Hammerstein | Janina Semenova | Emily Sherwin
May 27, 2025

The Baltic Sea is a hotspot for undersea communications cables. They connect the world, but they are vulnerable. A series of incidents damaging them has led NATO countries to suspect systematic sabotage.

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Undersea cables are vital for global internet and energy, yet increasingly vulnerable. In the Baltic Sea, multiple incidents since 2023 suggest possible sabotage, with cargo ships like the Eagle S suspected of damaging cables.

Experts point to Russia’s strategic interest and hybrid warfare tactics. NATO has responded with patrols and operations, but proving intent remains difficult.

DW correspondent and author Janina Semenova
Janina Semenova German journalist and editor with a special focus on Russia
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