Undersea cable incidents in the Baltic Sea decline, but security concerns grow around Ireland
The number of serious incidents involving Western undersea cables has fallen this year, but experts warn the threat remains. Security has been tightened in the Baltic Sea, while transatlantic cables off Ireland are considerably more exposed.
Fewer serious incidents have been recorded near Western countries' undersea cables this year than before, experts told the Latvian Television programme "Pasaules panorama".
In their assessment, Russian hybrid operations in Europe, meaning activities that combine various non-military means of influence, are now seen far more often on land than at sea.
The threat has not disappeared
Despite the drop in incidents, the experts stress that the danger to undersea infrastructure remains relevant.
Different situations in the Baltic Sea and off Ireland
Security measures in the Baltic Sea have been strengthened. Transatlantic cables, which cross the Atlantic Ocean and come ashore off Ireland, are considerably more vulnerable. Concerns about their security are therefore growing.
The source does not specify which measures have been taken or which particular incidents were recorded.
