Repair Efforts Underway
Repair vessels are being deployed to address the damaged cables. However, the repair process can take several weeks, depending on weather conditions and the extent of the damage.
Heightened Tensions
These incidents come at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the West, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO. Concerns about Russian aggression and hybrid warfare tactics have intensified, with undersea cables becoming a potential target.