Russia's internet shutdowns disrupt warnings about incoming drone attacks
Russian mobile internet shutdowns during drone attacks delay or block civil warning alerts, contributing to civilian casualties.
Mobile internet restrictions in 59 Russian regions, imposed to hinder Ukrainian drone navigation, disrupt Telegram warnings, emergency apps, and other alert channels. Novaya Gazeta Europe estimates at least 36 civilians were killed this summer in strikes where sirens were not activated, and in the Moscow region 68% of attack fatalities involved no sirens. Digital rights groups say even whitelisted services fail because push notifications depend on Google infrastructure.
- 59 Russian regions report mobile internet restrictions
- Internet-based alert channels fail during shutdowns; SMS more resilient
- At least 36 civilians estimated killed in strikes without activated sirens
- Whitelisted apps' push notifications still fail via Google infrastructure dependency
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4 min read at therecord.mediaRussia’s growing restrictions on mobile internet and cellular service are making it harder for people to receive warnings about incoming Ukrainian drone and missile attacks.
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