Undersea Cable Incidents and NATO Response

NATO allies in Europe face rising tensions with Russia after suspected attacks on undersea cables. An incident involving a damaged cable between Estonia and Finland highlighted the vulnerability of global data and power networks. Although the impact on Estonia was minimal due to reserve energy supplies, the event raised alarms. NATO has since increased patrols and coordination to prevent further incidents, while Russia denies involvement.

What event on Christmas morning affected Estonia's power supply?

• A fire at a power station.

• A cyberattack on the power grid.

• An undersea cable was damaged.

• A snowstorm disrupted power lines.

Which country's flagged tanker is suspected of damaging the undersea cable?

• Turkey

• Finland

• Estonia

• Cook Islands

What percentage of global data is transmitted through undersea cables?

• 75%

• 100%

• 50%

• 95%

What are the potential consequences of a concerted attack on undersea cables?

• Paralyzed communication networks

• Improved global communication

• Increased internet speed

• Enhanced data security

How did Estonia manage to minimize the impact of the cable damage?

• Through international aid

• By switching to solar power

• Through reserve energy supplies

• By using alternative internet providers

What action did NATO take in response to the suspected cable attacks?

• Decreased military presence

• Increased patrols in the Baltic Sea

• Built new undersea cables

• Signed a peace treaty with Russia

What is Russia's stance on the incidents involving undersea cables?

• They admitted to the attacks.

• They denied any involvement.

• They blamed NATO.

• They remained silent.

What is the primary purpose of NATO's increased coordination with border guards?

• To conduct joint military exercises

• To prevent suspected cable attacks

• To improve trade relations

• To monitor fishing activities