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world-news1 year ago•6 min saved

Suspected Sabotage: Baltic Sea Cable Cuts Raise Hybrid Warfare Concerns

European officials suspect Russian involvement in the sabotage of two submarine internet cables in the Baltic Sea, linking Lithuania to Sweden and Finland to Germany. The incidents, which are under investigation by Swedish and Finnish authorities, align with warnings from the US about potential Russian attacks on critical undersea infrastructure. The disruptions are seen as part of a broader pattern of hybrid warfare tactics attributed to Russia, aimed at causing disruption without provoking a direct NATO response. No party has claimed responsibility, and the damage's impact remains limited due to alternative routing.

via CNN|

#baltic-sea #hybrid-warfare #internet-cables

maritimegeopolitical-news1 year ago•9 min saved

The Haunting Voyage: A Ghost Ship's Fate at the Gate of Tears

The Rubymar, a cargo ship hit by a ballistic missile in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, drifted and sank after its crew was rescued, potentially damaging three crucial internet cables. The damage disrupted connectivity for millions of people from East Africa to Southeast Asia. While it's believed the ship's anchor may have caused the damage, an upcoming repair mission will determine the exact cause. The incident highlights the vulnerability of subsea infrastructure and the risks posed by ongoing missile attacks in the region.

via WIRED|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #ghost-ship #houthi-rebels

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Red Sea Undersea Cable Damage Disrupts Global Internet Traffic

Damage to undersea internet cables in the Red Sea has disrupted internet service across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, impacting up to 25% of traffic in the areas. The incident, described as "exceptionally rare," has not disconnected any country from the internet but has noticeably degraded service in India, Pakistan, and parts of East Africa. The cause of the cuts remains unknown, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Yemen, is complicating the repair process for the affected companies.

via Fortune|

#asia #disruption #europe

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Houthis Threaten Underwater Internet Cables in Red Sea"

Yemen's UN-recognized government has warned of a potential threat from Houthi rebels to cut undersea internet cables in the Red Sea, posing a serious risk to global digital infrastructure. An analyst has suggested that the Houthis may shift their strategy to target undersea telecommunications cables, potentially causing major economic disruptions. While the Houthis have disavowed the notion, concerns remain about their ability to reach the deep waters where the cables are located. The US has recently conducted strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen to protect shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

via Business Insider|

#global-digital-infrastructure #houthis #internet-cables

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Houthis Warn of Undersea Internet Cable Sabotage in Red Sea

Yemeni telecom firms linked to the UN-recognised government have warned of potential sabotage by Houthi rebels targeting a network of submarine cables in the Red Sea, crucial for western internet and financial data transmission. The Houthis have threatened to disrupt these cables, which carry about 17% of the world's internet traffic, and have been the target of recent US and UK military strikes. The Houthis have declared American and British interests as legitimate targets, citing support for Palestinians in Gaza, amidst growing regional tensions over Israel's campaign in Gaza.

via The Guardian|

#houthi-rebels #internet-cables #red-sea