Russian Government Shuts Down Moscow Internet Amid Drone Attacks

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Though the move has been framed as a deterrent to Ukrainian drone attacks, it comes as part of a broader push for internet censorship inside Russia.

The Russian government has temporarily shut down mobile internet service in Moscow in an attempt to stop Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks. 

Ukrainian drone attacks have caused significant damage to Russian military, industrial, and energy targets.

No Mobile Internet for Russians

“A mobile internet shutdown in the Moscow region … is likely intended by the Russian state to disrupt Ukrainian attacks with uncrewed aerial systems,” the British Ministry of Defence wrote in its latest operational update on the Ukrainian conflict. 

The shutdown has had a significant effect on the Russian economy, especially on e-commerce services. Access to online services has been limited. Moreover, everyday functions, such as online........

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