3D rendering of a submarine cable. Image: Adobe Stock

3D rendering of a submarine cable. Image: Adobe Stock

Red Sea: Damaged submarine cables are being repaired

More than a dozen underwater cables have been laid through the Red Sea. At least three of them were probably severed by the anchor of a cargo ship attacked by the Houthi militias. On 18 February 2024, two anti-ship missiles were fired at the bulk carrier "Rubymar" (171 metres, 19,000 tonnes), one of which hit the ship and caused severe damage. The ship sank on 2 March.

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