Are these sabotages considered an offense worth of NATO response? If not, what is the standard there or has it not been tested with this because it's just an "Internet cable"?
I'm not an expert but I don't think it is, because they took place in international waters and unless there's proof to the contrary, they're done by civilian vessels. And it being done by dragging anchors makes it plausible deniability of being accidents.
It's really annoying to be honest. Makes me wish for stricter laws for international waters when it comes to undersea infrastructure.
No, I don't think so. Or rather, what kind of response? Invoking Article 5 and then what?
It seems like just another chapter in the hybrid warfare. NATO countries can respond in other ways, more sanctions, more military support for Ukraine, undercover actions, restricting Russian vessel movement in the Baltic Sea etc.
It's really annoying to be honest. Makes me wish for stricter laws for international waters when it comes to undersea infrastructure.