Finland Says Subsea Germany Link Serving Data Centers Is Severed
An undersea data cable linking Finland and Germany was severed, likely due to external impact. Repairs are expected to take 5 to 15 days, but Finland's internet remains stable.
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An undersea data cable linking Finland and Germany was reportedly severed early on Monday, likely due to an external impact, according to Finnish authorities. The 1,200-kilometer high-speed fiber optic cable, known as the Helsinki-Rostock link, is located in the Baltic Sea, east of southern Sweden. Executives from Cinia Oy, the cable's owner and operator, indicated that all fiber connections are down, suggesting the cable may be completely cut. Chief Executive Ari-Jussi Knaapila noted that while there are no immediate signs of sabotage, the damage likely resulted from external factors such as ship anchors or bottom trawling, as the region experiences minimal seismic activity. A repair ship is being prepared to investigate and fix the damage, with repairs expected to take between five and 15 days. Despite the incident, Finland's internet access remains stable, as it is supported by multiple cables through Sweden. This incident echoes previous events where data cables and a gas pipeline were damaged in the Gulf of Finland, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure in Europe.
- An undersea data cable between Finland and Germany was severed, likely due to external impact.
- The cable is crucial for data centers and is located in the Baltic Sea.
- Cinia Oy reports that all fiber connections are down, indicating a complete cut.
- No immediate signs of sabotage have been found, but external factors are suspected.
- Finland's internet access remains unaffected due to alternative connections through Sweden.
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