07-03-2024 15:37 via thenextweb.com

Red Sea cable cut by anchor from Houthi ship attack, says internet firm

Several subsea communications cables in the Red Sea were cut on Saturday, temporarily affecting a quarter of all data traffic flowing between Asia and Europe. Some have blamed the Houthi rebels for intentionally sabotaging the cables. The group, which has conducted a number of attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea in recent weeks, has denied any responsibility.   The real picture, however, looks a little more complex. According to German internet firm DE-CIX, which rents capacity on
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