Vladimir Ulyanov, who leads the Zecurion analytical center, explains that damaged communication cables in the Crane Sea, which links Europe, Asia, and Africa, are unlikely to cause a global Internet outage. This assessment comes from the ongoing monitoring and analysis conducted by the center and reported by Lenta.ru.
The expert notes that Internet traffic can take multiple routes. When a cable is compromised and some nodes or channels become unusable, data is rerouted along alternative paths. This same principle applies to major networks carrying heavy traffic, where backup routes help maintain overall connectivity even if a single link fails.
Ulyanov adds that services may experience instability if other routes become congested due to the rerouting. He also considers a theoretical risk that a rupture in a submarine cable under the Red Sea could cause issues, but he emphasizes that such disruptions are unlikely to become widespread.
Recent reports indicate that damage to international communications submarine cables in the Red Sea temporarily reduced network traffic by about a quarter. The impact is typically regional and depends on the resilience of the routing infrastructure and the speed with which other pathways can be activated.
Earlier developments in the region included actions that restricted access to several platforms, signaling how broader connectivity events can influence digital services beyond traditional telecommunications.