The Houthi terror in the Red Sea appears not only to pose a threat to shipping, but could also have a negative impact on the supply of telecom services in many EU countries. Apparently the Iranian-backed Yemeni militia is now targeting the undersea internet cables at the bottom of the sea. There is a risk of global consequences.
Sabotage or accident: opinions are still divided. What is certain, however, is that damage has been repeatedly caused to submarine cables in the Red Sea in recent months. Sources in Israel say four undersea cable links between Europe and Asia have been damaged – and suspicion falls on the Houthi militia, which is attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea. To prove the sabotage, the cables must first be lifted and examined – a lengthy and dangerous process given the ongoing Houthi attacks, which will require moving a special ship – probably with military escort – to the region. But sabotage would not be surprising: submarine cables form the backbone of the World Wide Web and are a valuable target not only for terrorists, but also for the military and secret services. The backgrounds.
Source: Krone
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