Germany’s defense minister said damage to two fiber-optic cables on the sea floor appeared deliberate, but a culprit was not known.

Russia is suspected of orchestrating another major act of sabotage in Europe after two key fiber-optic data cables running below the Baltic Sea were cut off in quick succession earlier this week, government officials said.

STOCKHOLM: Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday (Nov 19) that they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.