Undersea cable between Lithuania and Sweden damaged

An undersea cable connecting Lithuania and Sweden has been damaged, disrupting communication services. Telia’s Chief Technology Officer confirmed the cable was cut on Sunday morning, affecting internet bandwidth by one-third. However, the company managed to restore connections by bypassing the fault. This incident follows reports of a similar issue impacting data transmission between Finland and Germany, emphasizing the vulnerability of vital communication links. The damaged cable is the only direct link from Finland to Central Europe and runs alongside essential infrastructure. The incident comes amid concerns over increased Russian military activity near undersea cables.