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Sweden Seizes Ship in Investigation of Damaged Baltic Sea Cable

Sweden has seized a vessel suspected of sabotaging a data cable in the Baltic Sea, as NATO enhances its military presence in the area to protect critical infrastructure.
Latvian authorities are conducting a criminal investigation regarding the damage to the data cable connecting Latvia to Sweden, as confirmed by Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina.
Latvian state-owned LVRTC indicated disruptions in data transmission services due to damage from external factors.
The resilience and security of critical infrastructure is a top priority for the European Union, according to EU President Ursula von der Leyen.

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