NATO warns of serious threat from Russian attacks on undersea cables

NATO has identified recent Russian attacks on undersea cables as a major threat to Western infrastructure. These incidents, including severed cables in the Baltic Sea, highlight an increase in cyber and hybrid interference attributed to Russia. NATO's expert on cyber threats, James Appathurai, described a long-standing Russian program focused on mapping undersea cables and energy pipelines. He noted that the attacks are part of a broader pattern of sabotage and interference in Europe. Governments in Germany and Finland have expressed concerns about the attacks, with investigations underway. A joint statement from several European foreign ministers condemned Russia's escalating hybrid activities, which pose significant security risks to NATO and EU countries.