Undersea Cable Damage: Accidents, Not Sabotage, Say Officials
2025-01-19
Recent incidents of severed undersea cables in Europe, initially raising suspicions of Russian sabotage, are likely the result of maritime accidents, according to US and European intelligence officials. Investigations into several incidents over the past 18 months, involving ships suspected of dragging anchors across key undersea energy and communication lines, point towards accidental damage. While some anomalies exist and Russia has a history of mapping Western seabed infrastructure, current evidence suggests a lack of intentional action or Russian involvement. This conclusion contrasts with some who believe the incidents were part of a broader Russian hybrid warfare campaign.