Russian Military Activity around Undersea Cables

The US has detected increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables, raising concerns about potential sabotage operations that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure worldwide.

Russian Submarine Deployments in the Irish Sea

Russia has deployed attack submarines to conduct missions around the Irish Sea, potentially to gather intelligence on weaknesses in British and Irish Sea defenses and intimidate the U.K. over its support for Ukraine. NATO is open to helping Ireland protect its undersea cables, crucial for transatlantic communication.

Russian Submarine Deployments in the Irish Sea

Russia has twice deployed attack submarines to conduct missions around the Irish Sea since the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Navy has a large submarine fleet. The deployments could be to gather intelligence on British and Irish Sea defenses and intimidate the U.K. over its support for Ukraine. NATO is open to helping Ireland protect its undersea cables.

Undersea Cable Damage in Africa

Damage to undersea cables in Africa causes widespread internet disruptions, highlighting the continent's network vulnerabilities and dependence on the internet for commerce and daily life.

Sabotage of Undersea Communications Cables by Houthi Terrorist Group

Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group sabotaged four undersea communications cables linking Saudi Arabia and Djibouti, causing serious disruption in communications between Europe and Asia. Repair may take at least eight weeks and poses a risk from the Houthi organization.