Sergei Aksyonov, the Russian-installed "head of Crimea", has mentioned that the web in occupied Crimea has been restricted till the tip of Russia's so-called "particular army operation" ("SVO"), as Russian propaganda refers back to the Russian struggle towards Ukraine.

Supply: Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza

Particulars: Aksyonov mentioned that the restrictions are primarily linked to army goals.

Quote: "The enemy typically makes use of this stuff. So till the tip of the 'SVO', these restrictions will stay in place. Individuals simply want to just accept it, change to a unique means of working and perceive when and the way it’s switched off."

Extra particulars: Aksyonov added that he believes the measures are justified and adequate to make sure Crimea's safety.

Since spring 2025, the authorities have been limiting cellular web in Russia, citing safety considerations and the necessity to defend towards the specter of Ukrainian drone assaults.

Throughout a parade rehearsal in Might, Moscow confronted cellular web outages and in autumn 2025 residents of St Petersburg complained for the primary time about extended shutdowns.

In some oblasts, not solely cellular web however communications basically have been reduce.

By autumn 2025, so-called "white lists" appeared, a listing of sources that stay accessible even throughout shutdowns. Russia's hottest messaging apps, Telegram and WhatsApp, are usually not included.

Background: Russians have confronted widespread web issues which the authorities clarify as "momentary restrictions" throughout UAV assaults.

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