The Center for International Strategic Studies report emphasized the potential risks to Western nations if Russia were to target internet undersea cables, following remarks by Dmitri Medvedev.
Russia has the capability to launch attacks on undersea internet cables.
Submarine cables handle 95% of worldwide internet communication, and in Russia, they are viewed as a “legitimate target” following findings implicating Western nations in the Nord Stream 2 explosion. This pipeline, which recently began operating, delivered gas to Germany and enabled gas export to other European Union nations. Dmitri Medvedev stated that if Western countries’ involvement in the Nord Stream 2 blast is confirmed, there would be no barriers to targeting underwater communications.
The report, published at the end of August, indicates that submarine cables are the primary weak point for NATO nations. Should these cables be damaged, it would result in a significant disruption to the internet and global economy, impacting trade and military communications. Moreover, satellite internet services would also be affected as they rely on underwater cables for connectivity. Despite this vulnerability, experts suggest that Russia would not be severely impacted by an attack on these cables, as the country is developing its own internet infrastructure separate from the global network. Additionally, Russia’s connection with China is established through terrestrial cables, potentially enabling Russia to exploit this vulnerability to establish connections with other nations. While Russia has only issued threats at present, President Vladimir Putin has warned that NATO could become a legitimate target if it permits Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian territory.
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