Saboteurs cut long-distance fiber-optic cables in multiple areas in France Sunday, causing widespread disruption to internet services. This is the second significant act of sabotage targeting French infrastructure since the Olympic games began; the first such series of attacks targeted French high-speed rail service: see France’s High Speed Rail System Is Disabled by Terror Attacks and There Is One Very Good Suspect.
A French police official said at least six areas were affected, which include the region around the Mediterranean city of Marseille, hosting Olympic football and sailing competitions. Telecom operators Bouygues, SFR and Free confirmed their services were affected, although no major disruptions have yet been reported on Monday. “It’s vandalism,” said Nicolas Chatin, spokesman for SFR, one of France’s four biggest operators. “Large sections of cables were cut. You would…
