In a coordinated series of attacks, the fibre optic networks of several telecommunications companies have been “sabotaged” across six regions of France, according to the French police.
The incidents, which occurred on Monday, have caused significant disruptions but spared Paris from immediate effects where the Olympics 2024 is taking place.
A report by Le Monde revealed that during the attacks on three major high-speed TGV lines in western, northern, and eastern France, fibre optic cables near the tracks-critical for transmitting safety information to drivers-were cut and set on fire.
This wave of sabotage follows recent disturbances targeting France’s high-speed train network, which faced severe disruptions just hours before the start of the Olympics on Friday. The attacks, which targeted critical points in the rail infrastructure, raised concerns about the timing and intent behind the incidents.
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