Latvia, Fiber-optic cable

Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of causing ‘serious damage’ to undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden
Norwegian police seized a Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of being involved in causing “serious damage” to a fiber cable in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden.
Damaged fiber optic cable off Latvia: Norwegian ship searched
Following damage to a fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden, Norwegian authorities have searched a freighter. The shipping company is cooperating.
NATO Ally Seizes Ship After Latest Baltic Undersea Cable Sabotage
Several undersea cables running under the surface of the Baltic Sea have been damaged in suspected sabotage incidents in recent months.
Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship over suspected cable damage
The incident is the latest in a series of cases of cables being damaged in the Baltic Sea, amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Norway police arrest ship on suspicion of Baltic Sea cable damage
Norwegian police said on Friday they had arrested a Norwegian ship with an all-Russian crew on suspicion of involvement in causing damage to a fibre optic cable in the Baltic Sea. The arrest took place at the request of Latvian authorities,
Second Ship Seized in Baltic Sea Cable Damage Investigation
The Silver Dania cargo ship was seized at the request of Latvian authorities, and with the help of Norway's coast guard, police in the northern Norwegian city of Tromsoe said. "It is suspected that the ship has been involved in serious damage to a fibre cable in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden,
Norway detains Russian-crewed vessel over undersea cable damage suspicion
Norwegian authorities detained the Silver Dania vessel with a Russian crew on Jan. 30 on suspicion of it damaging an undersea fiber-optic cable linking Latvia and Sweden, the Norwegian police announced.
Norway seizes ship with Russian crew in Baltic Sea cable damage investigation
The NATO military alliance is ramping up efforts to protect undersea cables in the region amid growing concerns of Russian sabotage and spying. View on euronews
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