A report by Recorded Future highlights an increase in geopolitically motivated incidents damaging critical undersea cable infrastructure, especially in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan. In 2024 and 2025, 44 cable damages were reported, with the primary causes being unknown circumstances (31%), anchor dragging (25%), and natural phenomena (16%). The regions most affected have limited redundancy, making repairs slow and connectivity vulnerable. Evidence suggests possible links to Russian or Chinese ships involved in some of these incidents. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the global vulnerability of undersea cable networks, particularly in specific high-risk areas.
In 2024 and 2025, 44 cable damages have been reported, with 31% occurring due to unknown circumstances, and 25% from anchors dragging across the seabed.
The undersea cable infrastructure is globally vulnerable, especially in regions with limited redundancy and slow repair capabilities, impacting connectivity significantly.
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