US Detects Increased Russian Military Activity Around Undersea Cables, Raises Sabotage Concerns: CNN Politics, September 6, 2024

Sep 6, 2024, 12:45 PM

The United States has detected increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables and believes Russia may now be more likely to carry out potential sabotage operations targeting this critical communications infrastructure. Two US officials told CNN Politics on September 6, 2024, that any such sabotage would be considered a significant escalation in Russian aggression outside of Ukraine. The secretive Russian military unit involved in these activities raises concerns about the security of global communications.