An internet cable connecting Finland to Germany and another one between Lithuania and Sweden, both running under the Baltic Sea, were cut within 24 hours of one another. While accidental damage on undersea cables happens,

Finnish and German authorities have briefed NATO commanders on what they know about damage to two key Internet cables under the Baltic Sea. The German defense minister said sabotage was suspected. The incidents come as NATO military drills are being held in the Nordic country.

Two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea, including one linking Finland and Germany, were severed, raising suspicions of sabotage by bad actors, countries and companies involved said on Monday.