A telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Sweden broke during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Swedish national radio company Ekot reported that police suspect criminal activity. Finnish Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne confirmed authorities are investigating with the cable owner and Finnish police also suspect a crime. Despite suspicions, Finnish police reportedly currently have no further ongoing investigation. The incident occurred in maritime territory between Finland and Sweden. This cable break raises concerns of hostile sabotage possibly linked to hybrid warfare tensions in the Baltic Sea region.

A telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Sweden broke during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Swedish national radio company Ekot reported that police suspect criminal activity. Finnish Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne confirmed authorities are investigating with the cable owner and Finnish police also suspect a crime. Despite suspicions, Finnish police reportedly currently have no further ongoing investigation. The incident occurred in maritime territory between Finland and Sweden. This cable break raises concerns of hostile sabotage possibly linked to hybrid warfare tensions in the Baltic Sea region.