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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

geopolitics2 years ago•7 min saved

Unmasking the Culprit: Nord Stream 2 Sabotage Investigation One Year Later

One year after the explosion that destroyed the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the question of who was responsible remains unanswered. Speculation ranges from Russian, Ukrainian, American, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Israeli, and British involvement. Investigations have pointed to various suspects, including a pleasure boat with forged passports, Russian and Danish naval vessels, and a Greek-flagged oil tanker. The article suggests that the culprit may be a private contractor rather than a state actor, highlighting the increasing privatization of warfare. It also raises concerns about the vulnerability of subsea infrastructure, such as internet cables, and the need for a strategy to defend against such attacks.

via UnHerd|

#geopolitics #naval-warfare #nord-stream-2