On Sunday, an underrier fiber optic cable Latvia and Sweden were damaged in the Latvia State Radio and Television Center (LVRTC) in the Baltic Sea. Cable connected the city of Latvian in Ventspills with Gotland Island in Sweden.
“We have determined that most of the external damage and it is important,” Latvian Prime Minister Equika Sylina told reporters at the extraordinary government meeting.
Cilina later wrote on X, “We are working closely with our Swedish colleagues and NATO when we investigate the incident, including patrolling in the area, as well as inspects ships in the area, “It was later written on X that the cable was damaged in the exclusive economic zone of Sweden.
Meanwhile, the Latvian Navy sent a patrol boat to inspect a ship suspected. The Navy said two other ships were under investigation in the area.
No effect on users
Swedish Prime Minister ulf Kristen said that his country is working closely with Latvia and NATO. “The Sweden wants to contribute imported capabilities to the ongoing influence to investigate the suspected incident,” he wrote on X.
The cable is believed to be severely damaged.
LVRTC said, “Given that the cable is located in 50 meters (164 ft). a statement,
LVRTC stated that it provides services through alternative data transmission routes. “Currently, data transmission speed may be delayed, but for most part it does not affect the last users in Latvia,” the Center said.
NATO takes action in Baltic Sea
In view of a full -scale invasion in Ukraine, Russia, there have been in the Baltic Sea that have left electric cables, telecommunications and damage gas pipelines.
NATO said last week it was starting a security mission called “Baltic Santri”, in which it would deploy frigate, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect important infrastructure. The coalition reserved the right to take action against ships on suspicion of presenting security threat.
Last month, the Finnish police snatched a tanker carrying Russian oil. The ship is suspected of damaging the Finnish Estonian Estlink 2 power line and four telecom cables, which pulls its anchor across the seam.
That is/DJ (Reuters, AFP)
