NewsBaltic Sea cable damage disrupts data between Latvia and Sweden

Baltic Sea cable damage disrupts data between Latvia and Sweden

The undersea fiber optic cable laid in the Baltic Sea between the western coast of Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland was damaged on Sunday morning, according to Latvian media reports.

The detained Eagle S tanker, which damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea last month, off the coast of Porvoo, Finland, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Finnish authorities deemed the tanker that's part of the fleet carrying Russian oil as not seaworthy after inspections onboard. Photographer: Roni Rekomaa/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The detained Eagle S tanker, which damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea last month, off the coast of Porvoo, Finland, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Finnish authorities deemed the tanker that's part of the fleet carrying Russian oil as not seaworthy after inspections onboard. Photographer: Roni Rekomaa/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Latvian broadcaster LSM reported that the damage was likely caused by an "external impact."

Disruptions in data transmission have been noted between the Latvian city of Ventspils and Gotland.

Media sources assure that the damage has not significantly impacted service delivery in Latvia, as other data transmission methods are being employed.

The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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