Recent reports have emerged about significant damage to underwater internet cables that play a crucial role in connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia. The damage has raised concerns about potential disruptions in internet services, with "Most of the immediate harm will be absorbed by the Gulf states and India". The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, has been at the center of speculation regarding the incident. However, the Houthis have categorically denied any involvement in the damage to the submarine cables in the Red Sea. A member of the Houthi's Politburo communicated to RIA Novosti that the group had no part in the incident. This stance has been reiterated across various platforms, with the Houthis also refuting Israeli media reports that accused them of sabotaging the internet cables.
Houthis deny targeting underwater cables amid marine disaster warning https://t.co/3tpR0Ke9SU
The Houthis have denied reports claiming that they sabotaged major underwater telecommunications cables connecting Europe, Africa and Asia.
Houthis Deny Israeli Media Reports They Sabotaged Internet Cables Under Red Sea https://t.co/A7bD7lrVok
The Houthis deny their involvement in damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea; a member of the movement's Politburo told RIA Novosti that they had nothing to do with it
🇾🇪‼️🚨 Underwater internet cables linking the world damaged? I cannot imagine it was Ansar Allah (Houthis): 1) Just look who has the biggest damage: “Most of the immediate harm will be absorbed by the Gulf states and India” 2) They did not announce that and they announce… https://t.co/kR5JomEutU