Cable providing internet to Asia and Middle East damaged in Red Sea

A submarine cable has been damaged in the Red Sea, causing internet access to some countries in Asia and the Middle East to deteriorate. It was reported by the CBC on Sunday, September 7.

The cutting of an underwater cable in the Red Sea has disrupted internet access in some parts of Asia and the Middle East. In particular, the damage has worsened internet connections in many countries, including India and Pakistan.

“Underwater cables are one of the foundations of the Internet, along with satellite connections and terrestrial cables. Typically, Internet providers have several access points and redirect traffic if one of them fails, although this can slow down access for users,” the material says.

The publication writes that underwater cables can be cut by anchors dropped from ships, but they can also be a target for attacks. It could take weeks to restore connectivity.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on November 19, two undersea fiber-optic communication cables were cut in the Baltic Sea, one of which connects Finland and Germany.

On July 30, unknown individuals cut a number of fiber-optic cables that provide broadband throughout France.