CIA alerts Poland to possible Russian sabotage of transatlantic undersea cables
The CIA warned Poland that Russia could target submarine telecom cables linking Europe and the United States, which also carry major banking traffic.
According to the report, the CIA has warned Poland of a possible Russian hybrid operation aimed at undersea telecommunications cables that join Europe and the United States. The threat may involve cables running along the Baltic seabed between Scandinavia and Poland as well as those linking the United Kingdom to the continent. Analysts highlighted that these fiber lines also support the global banking network, handling roughly $10 trillion in interbank transactions each day.
U.S. officials are said to have instructed Polish authorities to ready their banking systems against potential sabotage. The warning emphasizes the strategic value of submarine infrastructure for both communications and finance. Polish officials are expected to evaluate and reinforce the security of these critical assets.
Why it matters
Disrupting undersea cables could cripple transatlantic communications and billions in daily financial flows.
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