IP - Multiple telecommunications lines were hit by acts of vandalism, according to the French Government, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines as France hosts the 2024 Paris Olympics events.

Iran Press/Europe: The incident came after an arson attack on Friday hit French train networks hours before the Olympics opening ceremony.

The scale and impact of Monday's Attack on Telecommunication Lines on Olympic activities are not clear.

Marina Ferrari, secretary of state in charge of digital affairs, posted on X that damage in several regions overnight from Sunday to Monday affected telecommunications operators.

She said that led to a localized impact on access to fiber lines and fixed and mobile telephone lines.

A French police official said at least six of France’s administrative departments were affected, which include the region around the Mediterranean city of Marseille, hosting Olympic soccer and sailing competitions.

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