Mobile users in 30 cities across Russia should prepare for potential disruptions to their mobile internet service.
Threat of Drone Attacks Shuts Down Mobile Internet in Multiple Russian Cities
mobile internet is experiencing a chaotic situation in 30 Russian cities due to the concern of drone assaults, according to Russian news outlet Lenta.ru.
Issues with network access are being reported in:
- Yaroslavl Oblast
- Tver Oblast
- Moscow Oblast
- Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
- Tula Oblast
- Leningrad Oblast
- Kaluga Oblast
- Kursk Oblast
The situation is most severe in Mordovia, where internet has been shut down entirely in Saransk and other cities in the republic.
The main source of complaints comes from MTS subscribers, yet issues are also being reported with other operators. The Russian authorities have yet to offer any official comments regarding the reasons and recovery timeframes.
Similar restrictions have been used previously in Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts.
## Drones Prohibited in Biysk on Victory Day
The use of drones has been banned in Biysk on Victory Day, according to local authorities, in an attempt to ensure safety during this significant event.
This move follows ongoing drone incidents in various parts of Russia, particularly around major airports and vital infrastructure. These incidents are largely attributed to potential drone strikes from Ukraine, which have caused noteworthy disruptions.
The authorities claim these measures are deliberate and aimed at guaranteeing that the Victory Day parade and related events proceed smoothly and securely. However, the exact nature of the drone threat remains unclear.
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- In Saransk, a city in Mordovia, the general-news reported a complete shutdown of internet due to the threats of drone attacks, similar to the current situation in several Russian cities such as Yaroslavl Oblast, Tver Oblast, Moscow Oblast, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Tula Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, Kaluga Oblast, Kursk Oblast, and Biysk.
- The Russian authorities have not yet clarified the reasons for the disruption in mobile internet services, but it's noteworthy that MTS subscribers and other operators have reported issues.
- The authorities in Biysk, preparing for Victory Day, have prohibited the use of drones to ensure safety, a measure that stems from the recurring drone incidents in parts of Russia, including potential strikes from Ukraine.
- The technology of drones, despite being a stream of innovation in many fields, has been causing concerns due to its potential to disrupt major events and critical infrastructures, as observed in the ongoing politics surrounding this issue in Russian cities like Saransk and Biysk.
