An undersea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden was severely damaged in the Baltic Sea, as confirmed by Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina. The damage is believed to be external, and officials are investigating possible involvement from nearby vessels. Both Latvia and Sweden are working collaboratively, with NATO also involved in the investigation. Despite the damage, the Latvia State Radio and Television Center assures users that there will be minimal impact on services, although some delays in data transmission may occur.
"We have determined that there is most likely external damage and that it is significant," Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina told reporters following an extraordinary government meeting.
Sweden will contribute important capabilities to the ongoing effort to investigate the suspected incident," he wrote on X.
Given that the cable lies at a depth exceeding 50 meters (164 feet), the exact nature of the damage can only be determined once cable repair work begins.
Currently, there may be delays in data transmission speeds, but for the most part this does not impact end users in Latvia."
In the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been a number of incidents in the Baltic Sea that have damaged power cables, telecommunications links and gas pipelines.
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