“Microsoft Azure cloudy users may encounter increased service delays due to numerous damage to the underwater optic cables in the Red Sea. The company redirected traffic alternative routes, but warned that the recovery would take some time.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Microsoft’s statement, Reuters
Details: The company reported that problems concern traffic passing through the Middle East and originating in Asia or Europe or heading to these regions. Damage to submarine fiber optic cables was recorded from 05:45 UTC September 6, 2025.
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“The repair of submarine fiber optic cables may take some time, so we will constantly monitor the situation, balance and optimize routes to minimize the inconvenience for customers,” Microsoft said.
The Red Sea is a critical telecommunications route that connects Europe with Africa and Asia through Egypt. Restoration of damaged submarine cables can be complicated due to regular attacks of Yemeni Hussites on the ship in the region.
Microsoft Azure is the second largest supplier of cloud services in the world, second only to Amazon Web Services (AWS).