Chaos in Döbeln: fiber optic cable completely destroyed-Internet failure!

Chaos in Döbeln: fiber optic cable completely destroyed-Internet failure!

In Döbeln, digital life has come to a standstill. The connection to the digital world stands still between Dresdener and Ziegelstrasse, and citizens have to come to terms without the Internet and telephone. The reason for the failure is a missed drilling attempt in broadband expansion, which took place on Monday afternoon when workers damaged several fiber optic lines from Telekom. The damage was quickly discovered, but the repair is as tricky and drags down.

Currently, six Telekom employees from Leipzig are on site to repair the broken cables. The first work was temporarily stopped at around 1 a.m., but was interrupted due to noise development. The fitters have already started installing the local connection cable, but whether and when everything works smoothly remains uncertain. "It could also be that we discover other damaged areas," said a person responsible. The audience wonders how many customers are affected by the failure.

global wave of infrastructure problems

The incident in Döbeln is not isolated. In the Baltic Sea there was also a serious incident that has the alarm bells ring. An underwater cable was damaged on January 26, 2025, which caused Latvia to send out a warship for an examination. During the investigation, the naval staff came across a suspicious ship, the "Michalis San", which was on the way to Russia at the time of the damage. This incident is considered part of a worrying development since the beginning of the Russian attack on Ukraine, when there have already been several damage to telecommunications and power cables in the Baltic Sea.

The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was concerned about the security of critical infrastructure and confirmed solidarity with the countries concerned. In fact, NATO reacted to this with the "Baltic Sentry" mission and announced reinforced patrols in order to have a waxing eye in the region. The experts agree: more than 90 percent of global data traffic run over the submarine cable, and these are often unprotected. This makes them susceptible to external influences and potential attacks.

Investigations run

In the past, there were indications of targeted sabotage files, including several incidents in the Baltic Sea. Finnish and Swedish authorities are investigating alleged sabotage as well as serious disorders of telecommunications traffic. A Chinese freighter was mentioned as a possible cause. "The picture that emerges is alarming and raises questions about the security of our infrastructure," said Johannes Peters, a security expert from Kiel.

All efforts must continue to be made in both Döbeln and in the Baltic Sea in order to remedy the damage and prevent future incidents. The citizens of Döbeln hope to be able to be online soon, while the entire region is still in the spotlight with regard to the security situation in the Baltic Sea.

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