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M.In.Investing • June 15, 2026

The state-owned telecommunications operator said that maintenance work and full restoration of services will require time. Syrian Telecom characterized the incident as part of what it described as a systematic sabotage campaign targeting the country’s telecommunications sector.

The undersea cable serves as a connection point between Syria and Egypt for international internet traffic.

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Sabotage Damages Syrian Undersea Internet Cable, Nationwide Disruptions Reported On June 15, 2026, Syrian telecommunications authorities reported that an undersea internet cable connecting Tartous, Syria, to Alexandria, Egypt, was damaged due to sabotage. This incident has caused widespread internet disruptions across Syria, affecting both personal and business communications. Syrian Telecom described the event as part of a systematic sabotage campaign targeting the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. Emergency measures have been initiated to mitigate the impact, but full restoration of services is expected to take time. The attack highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in Syria's telecommunications sector, which has faced repeated disruptions during years of conflict. No suspects or further details regarding the sabotage have been disclosed. 8 sources 58

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