Underwater Communications Cable Attacks

SOURCE www.jpost.com
Four underwater communications cables between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti have been struck out of commission, likely due to attacks by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, causing a disruption in communications between Europe and Asia.

Key Points

  • Four underwater communications cables between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti have been targeted
  • The cables belong to the AAE-1, Seacom, EIG, and TGN systems
  • The disruption affects communications between Europe and Asia
  • Houthi rebels in Yemen are suspected to be behind the attacks