French fibre optic cables sabotaged
Telecommunications operators in France reported sabotage affecting fiber optic networks, particularly SFR and Bouygues Telecom. Approximately 11,000 clients were impacted, and investigations are ongoing. The incidents were condemned by officials.
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Several telecommunications operators in France have reported acts of sabotage affecting their fiber optic networks in six areas, although Paris, currently hosting the Olympics, remains unaffected. The vandalism targeted installations belonging to SFR and Bouygues Telecom, with cables cut in southern France and near Luxembourg. Internet outage monitoring service Netblocks indicated disruptions across multiple providers. French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, Marina Ferrari, confirmed the incidents occurred on Sunday night and condemned the acts as "cowardly and irresponsible." She stated that the Defense Electronic Communications Center is working with telecom operators to restore services. The French telecom regulator ARCEP reported that approximately 11,000 clients, primarily from SFR and Free, have been impacted. Investigations into the sabotage are underway. This incident follows a recent attack on France's high-speed rail network, which led to the arrest of a suspect.
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3 commentsAt least in Poland they had a more subtle plot as they were hiring Russians with Ukrainian citizenship for arson, so they could also use it in propaganda, "You are supporting Ukraine but Ukrainians pay you back in kind". But in France it's just pathetic, they haven't achieved anything.
PS: maybe they will understand finally that you can't "deal" with terrorists, of any size, be they Hamas or Ruzzia.
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