Tactical war of a different kind? Russia-China working at sync; much of the world's internet connectivity could be disabled if this happens
Russia, reported The Hill.
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According to The Hill, the incident occurred in the month of December with Finnish authorities investigating the Cook Islands flagged vessel named Eagle S which allegedly dragged an anchor across the seabed while damaging the cable. This incident now adds to a series of similar disruptions in the Baltic Sea while raising fears of sabotage amidst escalating tensions between the West and Russia.
European leaders which included EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas have warned that these incidents are part of a deliberate pattern which is being actually aimed at undermining critical digital and energy infrastructure, asserted The Hill. At the same time, the ongoing threats from both the countries Russia and China have prompted calls for NATO to enhance protections for undersea cables which are vital for global internet connectivity and energy transmission.
The situation actually highlights the vulnerabilities of undersea cables with numerous experts urging increased investment in protective technologies and a unified response to safeguard these essential infrastructures, noted The Hill. As geopolitical tensions escalate, the need for robust security measures becomes increasingly urgent to prevent future incidents that could eventually disrupt critical services.
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