Swedish authorities say they are investigating a damaged cable that was discovered in the Baltic Sea, the latest in a string of recent incidents of ruptured undersea cables that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the region.

The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island.

Swedish police are investigating a suspected sabotage of an undersea telecom cable in the Baltic Sea. The cable, known as C-Lion1, connects Finland and Germany, ensuring smooth communication between the two countries.