NATO Faces Growing Threat to Undersea Internet Cables and Pipelines from Russian Sabotage
By
Samu Paukkunen and James Black
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Summary
The article examines the growing threat to NATO's critical undersea infrastructure, particularly internet cables and pipelines, from potential Russian sabotage. It notes that between January 2024 and July 2025, roughly 44 incidents of cable damage were recorded, including the Balticonnector pipeline and Red Sea cables. The piece explores the vulnerabilities of these underwater networks and the strategic implications for NATO security, arguing that deterrence measures are needed to protect this vital infrastructure from deliberate attacks.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhat would happen if you woke up one morning and the internet was gone — not from a software glitch, but because someone had simply cut the wire?
In total, between January 2024 and July 2025, roughly 44 incidents of cable damage were recorded.
Not all were deliberate, but Russia's
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