"Multiple Underwater Cables Damaged in Red Sea, Disrupting Internet Traffic"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea has disrupted telecommunications networks, causing significant disruption to communications networks in the Middle East and impacting as much as 25% of traffic between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The cables, belonging to four major telecoms networks, have been damaged, prompting rerouting of traffic to minimize disruption. The cause of the damage is currently unknown, with conflicting reports suggesting involvement of Houthi rebels, British and US military units, and denial of involvement from the Yemeni rebel leader. The affected networks include Asia-Africa-Europe 1 and the Europe India Gateway, with major telecoms companies working to ensure uninterrupted service by rerouting traffic through multiple undersea cable systems.
- Red Sea cables have been damaged, disrupting internet traffic CNN
- Three underwater data cables through the Red Sea are cut amid Houthi rebel attacks in the area Yahoo! Voices
- Up to Four Subsea Cables Have Been Damaged Off Yemen The Maritime Executive
- Four telecom cables under Red Sea cut, affecting 25% of traffic, Hong Kong firm says The Times of Israel
- Red Sea Conflict Threatens Key Internet Cables The Wall Street Journal
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