Underwater Cable Suspected as Cause for Bornholm’s Blackout

Denmark’s Baltic Sea island of Bornholm, situated near the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage site, experienced an unexplained power outage on Monday morning, affecting its 40,000 residents.

Possible Cable Issue
Electricity operator Energinet indicated the outage might be linked to an underwater cable connecting the island to the mainland. However, the exact cause remains uncertain.

Impact and Response
Bornholm lost electricity at 7:50 am local time (0550 GMT), prompting Energinet to investigate. An official noted that while the cable is the suspected source, other system issues could also be responsible.

Local Solution
Electricity supply was expected to resume around midday through local production on the island, ensuring temporary relief until the root cause is identified.

Regional Tensions
The outage’s proximity to the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage heightens attention, though no direct link has been established.