Microsoft says Azure affected after cables cut in the Red Sea

Core Insights - Microsoft reported that clients using its Azure cloud platform may face increased latency due to multiple undersea cables being cut in the Red Sea [1] - The affected traffic primarily involves routes through the Middle East or those ending in Asia or Europe [1] Company Response - Microsoft stated that undersea fiber cuts can take time to repair and that they will continuously monitor, rebalance, and optimize routing to minimize customer impact during this period [2] - By Saturday evening, Microsoft indicated that it was no longer detecting any issues with Azure services [2]