Undersea Internet Cables Cut, Sources Say It Could be Sabotage

As reported by the Associated Press.

In mid-November 2024, two critical undersea fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea were severed, raising concerns about potential sabotage. The first incident occurred on November 17, when the BCS East-West Interlink cable connecting Sweden and Lithuania was cut. The following day, the C-Lion1 cable linking Finland and Germany was similarly damaged. These disruptions, detected approximately 60–65 miles apart, led to minor internet outages in the affected regions.

Authorities from Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Lithuania have initiated investigations into these incidents. Swedish officials reported detecting ship movements coinciding with the timing and location of the cable breaks. A Chinese-flagged vessel, the Yi Peng 3, has come under scrutiny. The Danish Navy is currently monitoring this ship, which is anchored near the island of Zealand and is being escorted by a Danish patrol vessel. The ship had previously departed from the Russian port of Ust-Luga and was en route to Port Said, Egypt, passing near the damaged cables during the times they were severed.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has labeled these incidents as probable acts of "hybrid warfare" and "sabotage." Similarly, Finnish authorities have expressed concerns about potential sabotage, with the National Bureau of Investigation suspecting aggravated criminal mischief and interference with communications. Lituania has initiated proceedings for possible terrorism. The Swedish Navy has begun investigating the affected sites, utilizing remote-controlled submarines to examine the seabed for evidence.

The incidents have heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea region, a critical area for undersea infrastructure. These events follow the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines and the 2023 damage to the Balticonnector gas pipeline, both of which remain under investigation. The recent cable cuts have prompted increased surveillance and security measures among Baltic Sea nations, reflecting growing concerns over the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure to potential sabotage.

A word from Anthony Puyo: If you do the research, you’ll see that these types of acts are becoming more frequent. I’m looking at the bigger picture here. War games are being played, and for the most part, the masses are being kept in the dark. This is why I’ve included this article in the Apocalypse Today section—I’m documenting these incidents because I believe they’re symptoms of something much larger looming on the horizon. We are living in unprecedented times! Sign up for the newsletter to stay informed.