Houthi forces sabotage four undersea internet cables, disrupting Europe-Asia comms

The destruction of these cables, valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, is expected to necessitate months of repair work. However, sourcing repair firms willing to operate in the region presents a challenge due to the potential threat of attacks by Islamic militants. Over the past four months, there have been at least 48 assaults by the Houthis on merchant ships in the area, affecting the commercial activities of about 55 countries worldwide that rely on the Red Sea for their trade routes.

The statement noted that the Houthi attacks have "disrupted humanitarian aid bound for Yemen, harmed Middle Eastern economies, and caused environmental damage."

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