Telecoms cable break reported between Finland and Germany

An undersea telecommunications cable, the C-Lion1, linking Finland and Germany has been damaged, resulting in a complete cut-off of telecommunications services that rely on this cable. The Finnish company Cinia, which operates the cable, reported the malfunction, and the Finnish National Cyber Security Centre (Traficom) confirmed the break. While the exact cause is still under investigation, experts suggest that the damage may be intentional, with some speculating that Russia could have a motive. The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) stated that it is too early to determine the cause, noting that human activity is often responsible for such incidents. The cable, which is 1,173 kilometers long, was laid in 2015 and is crucial for Finland's international connections. Repair efforts are underway, but it may take 5 to 15 days to restore the link. This incident follows a series of similar cable damages in the region, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure.

- The C-Lion1 cable connecting Finland and Germany has been damaged, disrupting telecommunications.

- Experts suggest the damage may be intentional, with speculation about potential motives from Russia.

- The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service is investigating, noting that human activity often causes such breaks.

- Repair efforts are in progress, with an estimated restoration time of 5 to 15 days.

- This incident is part of a broader pattern of cable damages in the region, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities.